Running time 123 minutes Country United States Language English Budget $75 million Box office $59.4 million Rock of Ages is a 2012 American film directed by and based on the 2009 musical by Chris D'Arienzo. Starring singer and leading an that includes,,,,,, and, the film features the music of many 1980s Rock and Glam Rock artists including,,,,,,,,,,,, and others. Originally scheduled to enter production in summer 2009 for a 2011 release, it eventually commenced production in May 2011 and was released on June 15, 2012. The film received mixed critical reviews and grossed only $59 million worldwide. 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee - Original Broadway Cast (X). 9 to 5 - Original Broadway Cast (X). 13: The Musical - Original Broadway Cast (X). However, Cruise was particularly lauded for his performance of ' and '. The also did critically well, certified Gold in Canada. This article's plot summary may be. Please by removing unnecessary details and making it more concise. (July 2015) () In 1987, Sherrie Christian () arrives in from with dreams of becoming a singer. ![]() Meanwhile, Drew Boley () prepares for another night of work at The Bourbon Room ('Sister Christian/Just Like Paradise/Nothin' But a Good Time'). As Sherrie approaches The Bourbon, her suitcase is stolen. Drew tries to catch the robber, but fails. He comforts Sherrie and, upon learning of her situation, gets her a job at the Bourbon Room as a waitress. The club's owner, Dennis Dupree (), and his right-hand man, Lonny Barnett (), are trying to find a way to pay off a tax debt that threatens the club. Hoping to raise enough money, Dennis and Lonny decide to book Stacee Jaxx (), a detached and self-indulgent rock star preparing for his final gig with his band, Arsenal. That night, Drew tells Sherrie about his dreams of becoming a rock star, but that he has stagefright ('Juke Box Hero/I Love Rock 'n' Roll'). Upon hearing of Stacee's upcoming concert, Patricia Whitmore (), the religiously wife of the mayor (), organizes a protest with other ladies in front of the Bourbon Room ('Hit Me with Your Best Shot') Drew and Sherrie's relationship starts with their first date at the Hollywood Sign where Drew admits he has started writing a song for Sherrie ('Waiting for a Girl Like You'). On the night of Arsenal's final show, Dennis learns that their opening act has cancelled. Sherrie convinces him to use Drew and his band, Wolfgang Von Colt, as the replacement opener ('More Than Words/Heaven'). Meanwhile, Stacee's manager, Paul Gill (), schedules an interview between Stacee and Constance Sack (), a reporter for. During the interview, she mentions the rumors that Stacee is difficult to work with and implies that he was actually kicked out of Arsenal, a charge Stacee denies ('Wanted Dead or Alive'). Stacee asks Sherrie if she could bring him a bottle of scotch from his limo and she agrees. After the interview, Constance lashes out at him, claiming that he was once a great musician but now is on the verge of becoming a has-been.
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