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Meat Loaf: To Hell and Back

January 5, 2000 1h 27m 7.9/10 (4 votes)

Originally released in 2000. Meat Loaf: To Hell and Back is a drama film. directed by Jim McBride. At just 87 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring W. Earl Brown, Dedee Pfeiffer, and Zachary Throne

Synopsis

"Meat Loaf" Aday is an overgrown Texas youngster, the son of a gentle woman dying of cancer and an alcoholic, abusive father. Tormented by his father and schoolmates over his size, he strikes out on his own after his mother's death, in an impossible task to prove himself to the world and to himself. A chance audition for a musical leads him to join forces with composer Jim Steinman, and together the two make music history with the operatic rock album "Bat Out of Hell." But the demons that drive Meat Loaf aren't assuaged by success, and eventually he must come to terms with them.

Quick Facts

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Release Date January 5, 2000 26 years ago
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Runtime 1h 27m 87 minutes total
User Rating 7.9/10 Great (4 votes)
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

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Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Meat Loaf: To Hell and Back about?

"Meat Loaf" Aday is an overgrown Texas youngster, the son of a gentle woman dying of cancer and an alcoholic, abusive father. Tormented by his father and schoolmates over his size, he strikes out o...

Who directed Meat Loaf: To Hell and Back?

Meat Loaf: To Hell and Back was directed by Jim McBride.

How long is Meat Loaf: To Hell and Back?

Meat Loaf: To Hell and Back has a runtime of 1 hours and 27 minutes (87 minutes total).

When was Meat Loaf: To Hell and Back released?

Meat Loaf: To Hell and Back was released on January 5, 2000 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Meat Loaf: To Hell and Back?

The main cast of Meat Loaf: To Hell and Back includes W. Earl Brown, Dedee Pfeiffer, Zachary Throne, Tim Kelleher, Tom Wood.