The Rocker (film)
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Directed by | Peter Cattaneo |
Produced by | Shawn Levy |
Written by | Wallace Wolodarsky |
Starring | Rainn Wilson Christina Applegate Teddy Geiger Josh Gad Will Arnett Emma Stone |
Cinematography | Anthony B. Richmond |
Distributed by | Fox Atomic |
Release date(s) | August 1, 2008 |
Country | United States |
Language | English |
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The Rocker is an upcoming comedy is to be released in August 1, 2008. It stars Rainn Wilson, Christina Applegate, Teddy Geiger, Will Arnett, and Bradley Cooper.
[edit] Plot
Musician Robert "Fish" Fishman (Rainn Wilson) is fired from Vesuvius, a fictional 1980's hair band, before they become famous. The movie follows him as he gets a second chance at fame when he joins the garage band of his nephew Matt (Josh Gad). His love interest (Christina Applegate) is the mother of the band's guitarist, Curtis (Teddy Geiger). Pete Best, a former member of The Beatles who suffered a similar fate, has a cameo role in the film as himself. The official release date for the movie is August 1st 2008. The teaser trailer has also been released as well.
[edit] Cast
- Rainn Wilson as Robert “Fish” Fishman
- Josh Gad as Matt Gadman
- Christina Applegate as Amanda Wood
- Teddy Geiger as Curtis Wood
- Will Arnett
- Emma Stone as Amelia
- Jane Lynch
- Jason Sudeikis as David Marshall
- Lonny Ross as Sticks
- Jeff Garlin as Stan
- Pete Best (cameo) as Himself
- Jon Cor as Paul
- Aziz Ansari