Hysteria - The Def Leppard Story
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Hysteria - The Def Leppard Story is a 2001 television about the English hard rock/ heavy metal band Def Leppard. The film premiered on July 18, 2001 and is available on DVD in the US.
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[edit] Plot
The film revolves around the humble beginnings of the band, their rise to stardom, drummer Rick Allen's car accident, Steve Clark's battle with alcoholism and the making of their most successful album to date Hysteria.
[edit] Cast
- Orlando Seale as Joe Elliott
- Tat Whalley as Rick Allen
- Karl Geary as Steve Clark
- Adam MacDonald as Rick Savage
- Esteban Powell as Phil Collen
- Nick Bagnall as Pete Willis
- Anthony Michael Hall as Mutt Lange
- Dean McDermott as Peter Mensch
- Amber Valletta as Lorelei Shellist
- Brett Watson as Tony Kenning
[edit] Soundtrack
The following Def Leppard are featured in the movie. Some songs include newly added lead vocals or drums (recorded by session musicians), most notably during scenes in the recording studio. The movie also includes an entirely re-recorded version of the early Def Leppard song "Getcha Rocks Off", which was recorded without involvement of any Def Leppard members.
- Rock of Ages
- Ride Into The Sun
- Hello America
- Bringin' On The Heartbreak
- Photograph
- Pour Some Sugar On Me
- Two Steps Behind
