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Metallica: A Year and a Half in the Life of Metallica (1992): Cast

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Metallica: A Year and a Half in the Life of Metallica is a 1992 music documentary directed by Adam Dubin, starring James Hetfield, Michael McKean and Harry Shearer. It runs 3 hours 56 minutes.

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Metallica: A Year and a Half in the Life of Metallica (1992) movie poster
Released
Runtime
3h 56m (236 min)
Director
Adam Dubin
Genres
Music , Documentary
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Metallica: A Year and a Half in the Life of Metallica About?

The premise of Metallica: A Year and a Half in the Life of Metallica without spoilers.

The two‑part documentary follows Metallica as they record their Black Album and then embark on tour. Produced by Juliana Roberts and directed by Adam Dubin, the second half runs about two‑and‑a‑half hours, tracking the band from the start of the European leg of the Wherever We May Roam tour through the 1992 Guns N’ Roses/Metallica stadium tour.

Metallica: A Year and a Half in the Life of Metallica Themes & Keywords

· 9 tags
  • spinal tap band
  • reenactment
  • rock band
  • making of
  • interview
  • heavy metal
  • crew
  • behind the scenes
  • independent film
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Cast & crew

Metallica: A Year and a Half in the Life of Metallica Cast & Characters

James Hetfield leads the cast, with Michael McKean as David St. Hubbins and Harry Shearer as Derek Smalls. Directed by Adam Dubin; 10 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Adam Dubin

More films directed by Adam Dubin: Murder in the Front Row: The San Francisco Bay Area Thrash Metal Story, Anthony Jeselnik: Thoughts and Prayers, Jim Breuer: Comic Frenzy and Hit the Lights: The Making of Metallica “Through the Never”.

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Metallica: A Year and a Half in the Life of Metallica Also Known As

Also known as “Un año y medio en la vida de Metallica”.

Also known as
  • Un año y medio en la vida de Metallica

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Metallica: A Year and a Half in the Life of Metallica FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Metallica: A Year and a Half in the Life of Metallica, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Metallica: A Year and a Half in the Life of Metallica?

Metallica: A Year and a Half in the Life of Metallica runs 3 hours 56 minutes (236 minutes).

When was Metallica: A Year and a Half in the Life of Metallica released?

Metallica: A Year and a Half in the Life of Metallica was released on August 12, 1992.

Who directed Metallica: A Year and a Half in the Life of Metallica?

Metallica: A Year and a Half in the Life of Metallica was directed by Adam Dubin.

More films by Adam Dubin

Who is in the cast of Metallica: A Year and a Half in the Life of Metallica?

Metallica: A Year and a Half in the Life of Metallica stars James Hetfield, Michael McKean as David St. Hubbins and Harry Shearer as Derek Smalls, among 10 credited actors.

Does Metallica: A Year and a Half in the Life of Metallica have a post-credit scene?

No. Metallica: A Year and a Half in the Life of Metallica has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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