Cowboy From Hell

Authors: Tony
Location: Pittsburgh

"Cowboy from Hell"

Directed by Sam Mendes
Written by Christopher McQuarrie
Produced by Alex Ho
Music by Graeme Revell
Editing by Claire Simpson

Principal Cast:

James DeBello as "Dimebag" Darrell Abbot
John C. Reilly as Vinnie Paul
Matthew McConaughey as Phil Anselmo
Josh Locus as Rex Brown
Anthony Hopkins as Jerry Abbot
Ethan Suplee as Nathan Gale
Paul Giamatti as Tom "T-Bone" Worther
Peter Stormare as Ben "Hutch" Hutchinson
Zakk Wylde as Himself
Rory Culkin as Young Dimebag
Jack Salvatore Jr as Young Vinnie

Special Guest Appearences from: Ace Frehley, Rob Halford, Kerry King, Joe Satriani, Dino Cazares, James Hetfield, Kirk Hammett, Scott Ian, Tony Iommi, and Ozzy Osbourne

Tagline: "Believe the word, I will unlock my door, and pass the cemetery gates" -Pantera

Synopsis: Follow the illustrious life and career of one of metals most influential guitarists of all time, "Dimebag" Darrell Abbot. Growing up in Dallas Texas, going to his fathers studio where he'd normally get to listen to blues guitarists, Darrell Abbot had other plans for his music career. Instead, Darrell had dreams at becoming one of metals greatest guitarist. Influences included Kerry King of Slayer, and Ace Frehley of Kiss. Not only would he become a legend in the metal genre, he would also be known as one of the kindest, most gentle human beings in music history. He didn't know much about being technically good or music theory, but he had the spirit of metal, and created beautiful shreds and riffs that are remembered to this day. Later in life, he and his close brother Vinnie Paul created the band known as Pantera, along with boisterous, charismatic singer Phil Anselmo, and good friend Rex Brown. Together, the 4 toured around the world selling out arenas and living the life of a rock star. Follow the friendship between Dime and famous Ozzy Osbourne guitarist Zakk Wylde, and the animosity between fellow singer Phil, which questionably, led to his death.

The hatred between the two led to the breakup up Pantera, and led each of them to different things, Vinnie and Dimebag went on to make the nu metal band Damageplan, however it was the last band Dimebag would ever be in. During a stage set up at one of their shows, Dimebag was shot down and killed by a man named Nathan Gale, who afterwards was shot down and killed by police. Witnesses stated Gale shot at Dimebag because he believed Darrell was the reason behind Panteras breakup. It was truly a dent in the metal industry.

What the press would say:

Metal fans around the world will love this heartwarming, yet heartbreaking film about one of metals most influential people. Non metal fans will know how stunning and remarkable this piece of film really is if they are not familiar with Dimebag. Abbot is the type of character that writers dream about. A beautiful story about a beautiful human being whose life was tragically ended, but the memories of Dimebag live in us all, and people will love him once they see this film.

DeBello steps his game up to standards that no one else expected. When people look back at this performance, they will put this in the same category as Ray - Foxx, Cash - Phoenix, Dimebag - DeBello.

Great performances from the supporting cast such as Giamatti, who plays the greedy agent behind Pantera, more importantly Phil Anselmo, and Peter Stormare plays the studio owner that gave Pantera their first break. Also a well done performance by an inexperienced Zakk Wylde. Expect Academy opportunities to this all-star cast.

Possible Awards:

Best Picture
Best Director - Sam Mendes
Best Actor in Leading - James DeBello
Best Actor in Supporting - John C. Reilly
Best Actor in Supporting - Matthew McConaughey
Best Actor in Supporting - Paul Giamatti
Best Actor in Supporting - Zakk Wylde
Best Original Screenplay - Christopher McQuarrie
Best Cinematography
Best Set Design
Best Editing - Claire Simpson
Best Music Score - Graeme Revell
Best Sound Editing
Best Original Song - "In This River" - Black Label Society