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Rock Star

Original title: Thunder Alley
  • 1985
  • Tous publics
  • 1h 51m
IMDb RATING
6.1/10
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Rock Star (1985)
A group of friends start a rock band, but as they start their rise in the music world, they get mixed up with drugs.
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A group of friends start a rock band, but as they start their rise in the music world, they get mixed up with drugs.A group of friends start a rock band, but as they start their rise in the music world, they get mixed up with drugs.A group of friends start a rock band, but as they start their rise in the music world, they get mixed up with drugs.

  • Director
    • J.S. Cardone
  • Writer
    • J.S. Cardone
  • Stars
    • Roger Wilson
    • Jill Schoelen
    • Scott McGinnis
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.1/10
    524
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    • Director
      • J.S. Cardone
    • Writer
      • J.S. Cardone
    • Stars
      • Roger Wilson
      • Jill Schoelen
      • Scott McGinnis
    • 14User reviews
    • 7Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Roger Wilson
    Roger Wilson
    • Richie
    Jill Schoelen
    Jill Schoelen
    • Beth
    Scott McGinnis
    Scott McGinnis
    • Donnie
    Cindy Eilbacher
    Cindy Eilbacher
    • Lorraine
    • (as Cynthia Eilbacher)
    Clancy Brown
    Clancy Brown
    • Weasel
    Leif Garrett
    Leif Garrett
    • Skip
    Phillip Brock
    Phillip Brock
    • Butch
    • (as Phil Brock)
    Brian Cole
    Brian Cole
    • Wolf
    Bert Kramer
    Bert Kramer
    • Richie's Father
    Elizabeth Huddle Nyberg
    • Richie's Mother
    • (as Elizabeth Huddle)
    John A. Dragon
    • Brad
    Randy Polk
    • Fatman
    Carol Kottenbrook
    Carol Kottenbrook
    • Candy
    Melanie Kinnaman
    Melanie Kinnaman
    • Star
    Don Saffer
    Tiny Wells
    • Biker
    Robert Curtin
    • Beth's Father
    Henry Kendrick
    Henry Kendrick
    • Jake
    • (as Henry Max Kendrick)
    • Director
      • J.S. Cardone
    • Writer
      • J.S. Cardone
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    10royg01

    I finally found it!!!!

    I saw this movie in the 80's late night. I was mesmerized by the story line. Why?? I was in a band in the 60's and early 70's and the personality conflicts and drug experienced were so much like we experienced. I only saw it once and expected to see it on TV again. But never did. I was confused and thought that the movie was called "Thunder Road". And just today (2007), I tried "Thunder Alley" and I found it.

    I really can't comment details about it, because it was so long ago. But what I remembered in the ONE time I saw it was that it seemed so accurate to what I experienced.

    Wow, it would be so great to find this movie on DVD. I'd want to add it to my private collection.

    All I can say is... If you were ever in a band and you can find it to watch it, do so. You'll love the movie.
    10pero88

    Great movie!

    I have seen that movie like a 100 times! And I must say that I love it! That is not because it is the biggest movie, but 4 the actors and the music in it! I loved it from the start when the bell rings in the morning 2 the end!!!!!!! If some one has the soundtrack-album, (if there is one) 4 this movie.... Please contact me! I would love 2 buy it!!!!!!

    Thats all........
    10jollyj25

    A touching movie of Love and Friendship with some good music

    My daughters and I watched this movie years ago. I really loved it and so did they. We used to rent it all the time. No one rents it anymore. So now I am looking to purchase it. The music was great and some of the songs touch the heart. Some of the actors you will recognize and some are new faces. But if you like a movie that has a message for young people and a story of love and friendship, you will enjoy this movie. I had only seen Roger Wilson in the movies Porky's. The acting in this is much better. If your looking for an Academy Award type movie this isn't it, but if you are looking for a feel good movie, by all means see it. I am a senior citizen but that doesn't stop me from seeking out a good movie..This was a good movie.
    Paden33

    Excellent movie for those that have not seen it.

    I've seen this movie several times and enjoy it each time. It is not so much as the movie as it is the soundtrack, and from what I can tell this soundtrack has never been made avaliable for public release if you view the credits.
    4spacyblu

    Good band movie.

    I recently rewatched this on cable and forgot how good it was. I like that for an 80s movie it wasn't glossy or unrealistic. I'm not a musician but this movie shows what I assume are fairly accurate portrayals of the highs and lows of being in a band. It also had alot of really good songs. I would definitely recommend this to anyone who hasn't seen it.

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    • Trivia
      All guitar playing in the movie is done by Scott Shelly session guitar player and teacher. One of his most prominent students was a young Randy Rhoads.
    • Connections
      Referenced in Le justicier braque les dealers (1987)
    • Soundtracks
      Can't Look Back
      Written by Scott Shelly, David Batteau and Jeff Porcaro

      Sung by Roger Wilson and Leif Garrett

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    • Release date
      • June 25, 1986 (France)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Thunder Alley
    • Filming locations
      • Tucson Mountain Park, Tucson, Arizona, USA
    • Production companies
      • Cannon Films
      • Golan-Globus Productions
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 51m(111 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono

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