@celeste_writes
A patient, formally daring work — the cinematography lingers on empty rooms longer than most audiences will tolerate, but those who stay are rewarded with the most haunting final act of the year.
The Rolling Stones Rock and Roll Circus
"For a brief moment, it seemed Rock & Roll would INHERIT THE EARTH."
A 1968 event put together by The Rolling Stones. The film is comprised of two concerts on a circus stage and included such acts as The Who, Taj Mahal, Marianne Faithfull, and Jethro Tull. John Lennon and his fiancee Yoko Ono performed as part of a supergroup called The Dirty Mac, along with Eric Clapton, Mitch Mitchell, and Keith Richards.
Quick Stats
7.4
TMDB Rating
39
Votes
1h 5m
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Key Crew
DirectorMichael Lindsay-Hogg
CinematographyAnthony B. Richmond
ComposerFred Hughesdon
EditorBlaik Ripton
Production DesignDick Morris
Produced by
ABKCO Music and Records
Where to Watch
Streaming
Criterion Channel
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Critics & Reviews
3 featured@jhalberg
I walked in expecting another genre exercise and walked out feeling like I'd been eavesdropping on a confession. The lead performance is genuinely singular — a career-defining turn.
@priya_a
A few too many scenes feel borrowed from a better film, but the soundtrack and the production design carry the rest. Solid recommendation for fans of slow-burn European thrillers.
Cast
Mick Jagger
Self - Lead Vocals
Keith Richards
Self - Guitar
Brian Jones
Self - Guitar
Charlie Watts
Self - Drums
Bill Wyman
Self - Bass
Ian Anderson
Self - Flute, Lead Vocals
Glenn Cornick
Self - Guitar
Tony Iommi
Self - Guitar
Clive Bunker
Self - Drums
Pete Townshend
Self - Guitar
Roger Daltrey
Self - Lead Vocals
John Entwistle
Self - Bass
Keith Moon
Self - Drums
Taj Mahal
Self - Guitar
John Lennon
Self - Lead Vocals
