Heavy Metal Britannia
Tracing the roots of Heavy Metal music within the UK.
7.1
9 votes
2010
1h 30m
Documentary
Overview
Nigel Planer narrates a documentary which traces the origins and development of British heavy metal from its humble beginnings in the industrialised Midlands to its proud international triumph. Contributors include Lemmy, Sabbath's Tony Iommi, Ian Gillan from Deep Purple, Judas Priest singer Rob Halford, Bruce Dickinson from Iron Maiden and Saxon's Biff Byford.
Directed by Chris Rodley
Top cast
Glenn Tipton
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Rob Halford
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Brian Tatler
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Jon Lord
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Malcolm Dome
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Bill Ward
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Dave Davies
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Ian Gillan
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Neal Kay
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Steve Broughton
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Edgar Broughton
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Bruce Dickinson
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Arthur Brown
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Burke Shelley
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Tony Iommi
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Geezer Butler
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Mick Box
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Biff Byford
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Lemmy Kilmister
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Nigel Planer
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Status
Released
Release date
March 7, 2010
Budget
—
Revenue
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Language
English
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