Metal Messiah(1978)
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Metal Messiah Synopsis
A bizarre sci-fi rock opera like little else being produced under the banner of Canadian film at the time, Metal Messiah is about an enigmatic metallic-skinned stranger trying to stop society's self-destructive obsession with rock and roll. Anchored in Toronto's live music scene if the late 1970s, this dystopian parable was the feature film debut of local music impresario and director Tibor Takács. Working with screenwriter Stephen Zoller, Takács' film is a crudely crafted, episodic work that plays out like a glam version of Amos Poe's avant-punk NYC flick The Foreigner (1978), but with even more ambition, attempting to scale to the bombastic rock opera heights of films like Phantom of the Paradise (1974) and Tommy (1975). (from: http://www.canuxploitation.com/review/metalmessiah.html)
Metal Messiah (1978) is a music and science fiction film directed by Tibor Takács, released on April 26, 1978 with a runtime of 1h 16m. It stars Richard Ward Allen, David Hensen, Liane Hogan and John Paul Young. Viewers rate it 3.4 out of 10 across 5 ratings.
- Director:
- Tibor Takács
- Writers:
- Stephen Zolle
- Cinematographer:
- Joseph L. Sutherland
- Composer:
- Mychael Danna
- Production:
- MM Productions
- Status:
- Released
Metal Messiah Cast & Crew
Main cast
Key crew
Directed by Tibor Takács, written by Stephen Zolle.
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Metal Messiah Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 3.4/10 from 5 ratings.
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Metal Messiah – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Metal Messiah?
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The main cast of Metal Messiah (1978) includes Richard Ward Allen, David Hensen, Liane Hogan, John Paul Young and Charlotte Freedlander. The film was directed by Tibor Takács. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Metal Messiah released?
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Metal Messiah was released on April 26, 1978 and runs for 1h 16m.
Is Metal Messiah worth watching?
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Metal Messiah (1978) holds an average rating of 3.4 out of 10 from 5 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy music and science fiction films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.