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Movie poster: Gimme Shelter (1970)
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Gimme Shelter

1970 · 92 min Documentary Music
7.3 / 10 · TMDB

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.

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📋 Film Details

Year 1970
Country United States of America
Genre Documentary, Music
Director Albert Maysles
Runtime 92 min.
Rating TMDB: 7.3/10 (191 votes)

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

This is a raw and unflinching cinematic document that captures the seismic shift of an era. The Maysles brothers' vérité approach places you in the eye of the storm, where legendary performance collides with chilling reality.

What lingers after the final frame is the profound dissonance between the dream of peace and the nightmare that unfolded. It's a essential, unsettling piece of music and social history. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Albert Maysles

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🎭 Cast

Mick Jagger

Mick Jagger

Self - The Rolling Stones Member

Charlie Watts

Charlie Watts

Self - The Rolling Stones Member

Keith Richards

Keith Richards

Self - The Rolling Stones Member

Mick Taylor

Mick Taylor

Self - The Rolling Stones Member

Bill Wyman

Bill Wyman

Self - The Rolling Stones Member

Marty Balin

Marty Balin

Self

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Sonny Barger

Self

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Melvin Belli

Self

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Dick Carter

Self

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Jack Casady

Self

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