Hysteria: The Def Leppard Story
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"Hysteria: The Def Leppard Story" — This true story of one of the hottest metal bands of the '80s stars Karl Geary, Orlando Seale, Adam McDonald, Esteban Powell, Tat Whalley, Anthony Michael Hall and supermodel Amber Valletta. After finding success at home, the British group began to top the U.S. charts with the help of renowned producer Mutt Lange. Although drug and alcohol addiction increasingly took its toll on the band, the party continued until drummer Rick Allen lost his left arm in a car accident. Pressured to find a new drummer or face the end of the group, the band instead encouraged their mate to learn to play with one arm — and emerged to their biggest audiences ever. Directed by Robert Mandel ("School Ties," "The Practice"). Debuts Wednesday, July 18 at 9:00 p.m.