Anvil: The Story of Anvil

"At fourteen, they made a pact to rock together forever. They meant it."

Feb 20 2009 Not Rated 1h 20m
Biography, Documentary, Drama

At 14, best friends Robb Reiner and Lips made a pact to rock together forever. Their band, Anvil, hailed as the "demi-gods of Canadian metal" influenced a musical generation that includes Metallica, Slayer, and Anthrax. Following a calamitous European tour, Lips and Robb, now in their fifties, set off to record their 13th album in one last attempt to fulfill their boyhood dreams.

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Plot

Since 1978, Anvil has become one of heavy metal's most influential yet commercially unsuccessful acts. In 2006, after a fledging European tour Anvil sets out to record their thirteenth album and continue to follow their dreams.

Written by

N/A

Directed by

Sacha Gervasi

Cast

Robb Reiner, Steve 'Lips' Kudlow, Tiziana Arrigoni

Crew

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Production Countries

United States of America, Canada

Production Companies

Zootrope Films

Languages

English

Awards

23 wins & 21 nominations

Trailers
Official Trailer
Teasers
Restoration Teaser
Featurettes
The Anvil Experience @ The Saban Theater | Utopia
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