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Festival Express

Festival Express... The longest party in rock-n-roll history.
Sep 19, 2003 · 1h 30m
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The filmed account of a large Canadian rock festival train tour boasting major acts. In the summer of 1970, a chartered train crossed Canada carrying some of the world's greatest rock bands. The Grateful Dead, Janis Joplin, The Band, Buddy Guy, and others lived (and partied) together for five days, stopping in major cities along the way to play live concerts. Their journey was filmed.

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CAST

Rick Danko
Self - The Band
Levon Helm
Self - The Band
Garth Hudson
Self - The Band
Richard Manuel
Self - The Band
Robbie Robertson
Self - The Band
Janis Joplin
Self
Jon Bauman
Self
Richard Bell
Self
Directed by Frank Cvitanovich

DETAILS

Status
Released
Original language
EN
Budget
—
Revenue
—
Country
US, GB

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