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Dream Deceivers: The Story Behind James Vance vs. Judas Priest (1992): Cast

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Dream Deceivers: The Story Behind James Vance vs. Judas Priest is a 1992 documentary directed by David Van Taylor, starring Rob Halford, Glenn Tipton and Ian Hill. It runs 1 hour 1 minute.

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Dream Deceivers: The Story Behind James Vance vs. Judas Priest (1992) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 1m (61 min)
Director
David Van Taylor
Genre
Documentary
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Dream Deceivers: The Story Behind James Vance vs. Judas Priest About?

The premise of Dream Deceivers: The Story Behind James Vance vs. Judas Priest without spoilers.

A chilling post‑mortem of the tragic case in which two teenagers shot themselves in the head with a shotgun, followed by a sensational court battle that sought to place responsibility on the heavy‑metal band Judas Priest. The film examines how the band became the focus of blame amid media furor.

Dream Deceivers: The Story Behind James Vance vs. Judas Priest Themes & Keywords

· 24 tags
  • subliminal message
  • lawyer
  • court
  • heavy metal
  • judas priest
  • face shot off
  • christian woman
  • heavy metal band
  • alcoholic stepfather
  • abusive stepfather
  • failed suicide
  • suicide of son
+12 more
  • suicide pact
  • teen suicide
  • attempted suicide by gunshot
  • suicide by gunshot
  • religious nut
  • music censorship
  • music industry
  • backmasking
  • musician
  • suicide
  • methadone
  • suicide attempt
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Cast & crew

Dream Deceivers: The Story Behind James Vance vs. Judas Priest Cast

Rob Halford leads the cast, with Glenn Tipton and Ian Hill. Directed by David Van Taylor; 8 actors are credited in all.

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More films directed by David Van Taylor, best-rated first: With God on Our Side: George W. Bush and the Rise of the Religious Right in America, Good Ol’ Charles Schulz and A Perfect Candidate.

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Dream Deceivers: The Story Behind James Vance vs. Judas Priest FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Dream Deceivers: The Story Behind James Vance vs. Judas Priest, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Dream Deceivers: The Story Behind James Vance vs. Judas Priest?

Dream Deceivers: The Story Behind James Vance vs. Judas Priest runs 1 hour 1 minute (61 minutes).

When was Dream Deceivers: The Story Behind James Vance vs. Judas Priest released?

Dream Deceivers: The Story Behind James Vance vs. Judas Priest was released on August 6, 1992.

Who directed Dream Deceivers: The Story Behind James Vance vs. Judas Priest?

Dream Deceivers: The Story Behind James Vance vs. Judas Priest was directed by David Van Taylor.

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Who is in the cast of Dream Deceivers: The Story Behind James Vance vs. Judas Priest?

Dream Deceivers: The Story Behind James Vance vs. Judas Priest stars Rob Halford, Glenn Tipton and Ian Hill, among 8 credited actors.

Does Dream Deceivers: The Story Behind James Vance vs. Judas Priest have a post-credit scene?

No. Dream Deceivers: The Story Behind James Vance vs. Judas Priest has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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