Fresh
It's knowing about the killing, and waiting for it to happen on the screen that gives the film its energy and thrust.
Howard Smith, Village Voice
Gimme Shelter
The music that thrilled the world… and the killing that stunned it!
1970 · 1h 32m · GP
Documentary, Music
Directed by
Albert Maysles
,
Charlotte Zwerin
,
David Maysles
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Gimme Shelter
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 and cast
- Albert Maysles Director
- Charlotte Zwerin Director
- David Maysles Director
- Mick Jagger as Himself (as The Rolling Stones)
- Keith Richards as Himself (as The Rolling Stones)
- Charlie Watts as Self - The Rolling Stones Member
- Bill Wyman as Himself (as The Rolling Stones)
- Mick Taylor as Self - The Rolling Stones Member
- Marty Balin Cast
- Sonny Barger Cast
- Melvin Belli Cast
- Dick Carter Cast
- Jack Casady Cast
Critics on Rotten Tomatoes
Top critics, in their words
93%
Tomatometer
Fresh
This is a seminal rock doc, and the actual music is only a small part of the magic.
Chris Vognar, Dallas Morning News
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