Hysteria: The Def Leppard Story (2001)
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The saga of pop metal superstars Def Leppard is told in this biopic, produced by cable television music channel VH1. The film traces the band's history from their origins as a teenage hard rock act in the English industrial town of Sheffield to the massive success they enjoyed worldwide as… More The saga of pop metal superstars Def Leppard is told in this biopic, produced by cable television music channel VH1. The film traces the band's history from their origins as a teenage hard rock act in the English industrial town of Sheffield to the massive success they enjoyed worldwide as multi-platinum recording artists. Def Leppard's rise to the top is depicted as driven by rabidly dedicated lead singer Joe Elliott (Orlando Seale), though along with the money, supermodels and parties there are tragedies as well. Original guitarist Pete Willis (Nick Bagnall) is sacked when excessive drink affects his performance, drummer Rick Allen (Tat Whalley) loses an arm in a car accident and must endure grueling effort to learn how to play again, and lead guitarist Steve Clark (Karl Geary) struggles with alcoholism as he bounces in and out of rehab centers. Through all the tribulations and excess, however, the band sticks together like brothers and fights to keep rocking as a unit. ~ Fred Beldin, Rovi
- Directed By
- Robert Mandel
- Genres
- Drama
R,
- On DVD
- Jan 25, 2005
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Cast
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Karl Geary
as Steve Clark
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Orlando Seale
as Joe Elliott
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Adam Macdonald
as Rick Savage
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Esteban Powell
as Phil Collen
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Tat Whalley
as Rick Allen
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Anthony Michael Hall
as Mutt Lange
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Nigel Harvey
as Rick Allen's Father
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Amber Valletta
as Lorelei Shellist
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Priscilla Mouzakiotis
as Miriam Barendsen
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Larry Day
as Joe Elliot Sr.
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Nick Bagnall
as Pete Willis
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Dean McDermott
as Peter Mensch
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Brett Watson
as Tony Kenning
