Sympathy for the Devil(1968)
“Jean-Luc Godard on Black Power, Rape, Murder, Fascism, Acid, Pornography, Sex, Revolution, Brutality and all the other things that make life worth living.”
Overview
While The Rolling Stones rehearse "Sympathy for the Devil" in the studio, an alternating narrative reflects on 1968 society, politics and culture through five different vignettes.
Director
Jean-Luc Godard
Studio
Cupid Productions
Budget
$500K
Cast
Mick Jagger
as Self
Keith Richards
as Self
Brian Jones
as Self
Charlie Watts
as Self
Bill Wyman
as Self
Anne Wiazemsky
as Eve Democracy
Iain Quarrier
as Fascist Porno Book Seller
Frankie Dymon
as Black Power Militant
Sean Lynch
as Commentary (voice)
Danny Daniels
as Black Power Militant
Ilario Bisi-Pedro
as
Roy Stewart
as Black Power Militant
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1968
Runtime
1h 55m
Language
English
Rating
6.3 / 10
Budget
$500K
Production Companies
Cupid Productions
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Sympathy for the Devil?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Sympathy for the Devil (1968).
What is Sympathy for the Devil about?▼
While The Rolling Stones rehearse "Sympathy for the Devil" in the studio, an alternating narrative reflects on 1968 society, politics and culture through five different vignettes.
Who directed Sympathy for the Devil?▼
Sympathy for the Devil was directed by Jean-Luc Godard and released in 1968. It is a documentary, music film.
How long is Sympathy for the Devil?▼
Sympathy for the Devil has a runtime of 1 hours and 55 minutes (115 minutes total).
Who stars in Sympathy for the Devil?▼
The cast of Sympathy for the Devil includes Mick Jagger as Self, Keith Richards as Self, Brian Jones as Self, Charlie Watts as Self, Bill Wyman as Self and more.
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