
Gimme Shelter(1970)
“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
Cast

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

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
as Self
Where to Watch
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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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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Gimme Shelter?▼
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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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