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We Sold Our Souls for Rock ’n Roll (2001): Cast

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We Sold Our Souls for Rock ’n Roll is a 2001 documentary directed by Penelope Spheeris, starring Rob Zombie, Ozzy Osbourne and Corey Taylor. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes.

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Released
Runtime
1h 30m (90 min)
Genre
Documentary
Original language
English
After the credits
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The story

What Is We Sold Our Souls for Rock ’n Roll About?

The premise of We Sold Our Souls for Rock ’n Roll without spoilers.

Penelope Spheeris chronicles Ozzfest, the top summer metal tour of the past five years, with unprecedented backstage access. The film captures zealous religious protesters, devoted fans and the crew, offering a vivid look at middle‑class America’s metal culture. It includes interviews and performances by Black Sabbath, System of a Down, Slipknot, Primus, Rob Zombie, Godsmack and others, delivering unsettling and exhilarating moments.

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Cast & crew

We Sold Our Souls for Rock ’n Roll Cast

Rob Zombie leads the cast, with Ozzy Osbourne and Corey Taylor. Directed by Penelope Spheeris; 12 actors are credited in all.

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More from Penelope Spheeris

More films directed by Penelope Spheeris, best-rated first: The Decline of Western Civilization, The Decline of Western Civilization Part III, Suburbia and Wayne's World.

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We Sold Our Souls for Rock ’n Roll FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of We Sold Our Souls for Rock ’n Roll, each answered in a sentence.

How long is We Sold Our Souls for Rock ’n Roll?

We Sold Our Souls for Rock ’n Roll runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).

When was We Sold Our Souls for Rock ’n Roll released?

We Sold Our Souls for Rock ’n Roll was released on January 19, 2001.

Who directed We Sold Our Souls for Rock ’n Roll?

We Sold Our Souls for Rock ’n Roll was directed by Penelope Spheeris.

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Who is in the cast of We Sold Our Souls for Rock ’n Roll?

We Sold Our Souls for Rock ’n Roll stars Rob Zombie, Ozzy Osbourne and Corey Taylor, among 12 credited actors.

Does We Sold Our Souls for Rock ’n Roll have a post-credit scene?

No. We Sold Our Souls for Rock ’n Roll has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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