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A Year and a Half in the Life of Metallica

Original title: Metallica: A Year and a Half in the Life of Metallica
  • Video
  • 1992
  • Not Rated
  • 1h 31m
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8.1/10
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A Year and a Half in the Life of Metallica (1992)
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A Year and a Half in the Life of Metallica is a two-part documentary about the process of making the Metallica album (or "The Black Album"), and the following tour. It was produced by Julian... Read allA Year and a Half in the Life of Metallica is a two-part documentary about the process of making the Metallica album (or "The Black Album"), and the following tour. It was produced by Juliana Roberts and directed by Adam Dubin. The second part runs approximately two-and-a-half ho... Read allA Year and a Half in the Life of Metallica is a two-part documentary about the process of making the Metallica album (or "The Black Album"), and the following tour. It was produced by Juliana Roberts and directed by Adam Dubin. The second part runs approximately two-and-a-half hours and follows Metallica at the start of their Wherever We May Roam Tour in Europe throug... Read all

  • Director
    • Adam Dubin
  • Stars
    • Metallica
    • Lou Brutus
    • Christopher Guest
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    • Director
      • Adam Dubin
    • Stars
      • Metallica
      • Lou Brutus
      • Christopher Guest
    • 12User reviews
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    Metallica
    Metallica
    • Themselves
    Lou Brutus
    Lou Brutus
    • Self - Interviewer
    Christopher Guest
    Christopher Guest
    • Nigel Tufnel
    Kirk Hammett
    Kirk Hammett
    • Self - Guitarist
    James Hetfield
    James Hetfield
    • Self - Guitarist & Vocalist
    Michael McKean
    Michael McKean
    • David St. Hubbins
    Jason Newsted
    Jason Newsted
    • Self - Bassist
    Bob Rock
    Bob Rock
    • Self
    Harry Shearer
    Harry Shearer
    • Derek Smalls
    Lars Ulrich
    Lars Ulrich
    • Self - Drummer
    • Director
      • Adam Dubin
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    10fixxxer1013

    The must-have documentary for Metallica fans

    I've seen all four hours of this thing at least 15 times. For Metallica fans, it doesn't get much better than this; you get to really know who these guys are and get to witness their particularly keen senses of humor.

    Best bits: the constant ribbing of producer Bob Rock, watching James record the bridge solo for "Wherever I May Roam," the backstage visit from Spinal Tap, and James' session of Axl Rose ridicule.

    Metallica fans MUST see this film; it is an indispensable document of the making of one of the greatest albums of all time and of the 3-year long tour that followed. Good stuff.
    10res0owwh

    Sheer Soul

    A real-life look at what these spectacular artists and human spirits are all about.

    The movie illustrates facts about each member of Metallica's group, their honesty, straightforwardness, tell-it-like-it-is-ness, beauty, heart and soul, intelligence, human-ness, more-than-human-ness, creativity, above excellent talent, and, last but definitely not least, the messages they deliver to humanity and the truths contained in those messages.

    You will laugh and you will cry. You will feel every human emotion, especially the frustration, anger, rage, love, hate, resentment at being human and all that entails; the extremes of every sensation of waking up to find out that you are a human.

    Excellent movie about more than excellent people.
    GENTRY2

    The Black Album and Tour

    This is a really good DVD despite the fact Metallica is on the fringe of non existance. You go through the whole process of Metallica making their self titled Metallica cd a.k.a. "The Black Album" ! And then time to hit the road as Metallica brutalises the world with a bombastic blast of songs from both the black album and classic hits from And Justice For All and earlier hits from the days when Cliff Burton was alive. This dvd actually makes a perfect companion piece to The Metallica Box Set: Live Shit Binge and Purge.
    adrian2umortal

    Rockin out

    Metallica is one of the greatest rock bands in the late 20th Century. Here is the full document on the making of the Black Album. Pre Production to Black Album Tour. Only other DVD's worth checking out on Metallica is Cliff'em All which covers the years with original Bassist Cliff Burton and the newly remastered and remixed to DVD... finally, The Box Set: Live S**t Binge and Purge. When placed in a Multi Disc DVD Player this Metalli-collection should blow your mind completely.
    TrustKill

    One word metallica

    Metallica is the greatest band ever so no wonder why they put out one of the best videos i have ever seen. its funny at some times. i cant believe they do not have more videos out. this video is great and i bought the two videos when they came ou.t i did not wait for the price came down

    ---===MetallicA Rules===---

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      Due to continuous conflict and acrimony between drummer Lars Ulrich and producer Bob Rock during the recording of 'Metallica', the pair didn't speak for the best part of 12 months after The Black Album's release.
    • Quotes

      Himself - Guitarist: [Backstage after a show] Jason's making sandwiches to take back to the hotel, because he's too cheap to order room service. We're only going to make millions this year!

      Himself - Bassist: It is because I'm a cheapskate, you're absolutely right, but we'll see who's laughing last. I've got plans for those millions and it ain't for fucking sandwiches!

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    • Release date
      • August 12, 1992 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Полтора года из жизни Металлики
    • Filming locations
      • Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Propaganda Films
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 31m(91 min)
    • Color
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    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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