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Heavy Metal in Baghdad
Heavy Metal in Baghdad

Heavy Metal in Baghdad

Genres

DocumentaryMusic

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The story of Iraq's only heavy metal band and their fight to play music.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

84 mins

Rating

7.2/10

Release Date

08 September 2007

Country

Canada

Cast

Firas Al-Lateef

Firas Al-Lateef

Self

Suroosh Alvi

Suroosh Alvi

Self - Host

Marwan Reyad

Marwan Reyad

Self

Faisal Talal

Faisal Talal

Self

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