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Gimme Shelter(1970)

1h 32mDocumentary, MusicEnglish
7.3/10
195 user ratings

The music that thrilled the world… and the killing that stunned it!

Overview

A detailed chronicle of the famous 1969 tour of the United States by the British rock band The Rolling Stones, which culminated with the disastrous and tragic concert held on December 6 at the Altamont Speedway Free Festival, an event of historical significance, as it marked the end of an era: the generation of peace and love suddenly became the generation of disillusionment.

Director

Albert Maysles

Studio

Maysles Films

Revenue

$253K

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Cast

Mick Jagger

Mick Jagger

as Self - The Rolling Stones Member

Charlie Watts

Charlie Watts

as Self - The Rolling Stones Member

Keith Richards

Keith Richards

as Self - The Rolling Stones Member

Mick Taylor

Mick Taylor

as Self - The Rolling Stones Member

Bill Wyman

Bill Wyman

as Self - The Rolling Stones Member

Marty Balin

Marty Balin

as Self

Sonny Barger

as Self

Melvin Belli

as Self

Dick Carter

as Self

Jack Casady

as Self

Mike Clarke

as Self

Sam Cutler

Sam Cutler

as Self

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Movie Facts

Release Year

1970

Runtime

1h 32m

Language

English

Rating

7.3 / 10

Box Office

$253K

Production Companies

Maysles Films • Penforta

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What is Gimme Shelter about?

A detailed chronicle of the famous 1969 tour of the United States by the British rock band The Rolling Stones, which culminated with the disastrous and tragic concert held on December 6 at the Altamont Speedway Free Festival, an event of historical significance, as it marked the end of an era: the generation of peace and love suddenly became the generation of disillusionment.

Who directed Gimme Shelter?

Gimme Shelter was directed by Albert Maysles and released in 1970. It is a documentary, music film.

How long is Gimme Shelter?

Gimme Shelter has a runtime of 1 hours and 32 minutes (92 minutes total).

Who stars in Gimme Shelter?

The cast of Gimme Shelter includes Mick Jagger as Self - The Rolling Stones Member, Charlie Watts as Self - The Rolling Stones Member, Keith Richards as Self - The Rolling Stones Member, Mick Taylor as Self - The Rolling Stones Member, Bill Wyman as Self - The Rolling Stones Member and more.

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