We Will Rock You

1982 1h 35m EN

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8.1

BANGER

★8.1TMDB · 41

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Synopsis

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In November 1981, and with “Under Pressure” topping the charts in the UK, Queen performed a blistering set of hits – including "We Will Rock You" and "Bohemian Rhapsody" – in front of an 18,000-strong crowd at Montreal's Forum, in this stunning concert film.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Freddie Mercury
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Roger Taylor
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John Deacon
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Brian May
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Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Saul Swimmer
Languages: English
Countries: United Kingdom

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ERA

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44 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.

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CRAFT

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Saul Swimmer, shot by Richard E. Brooks. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Greg Sheldon shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Freddie Mercury and Roger Taylor and John Deacon carry the top of the cast.

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6 / 7

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0084892 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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7 / 7

WILD

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Only 41 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Saul Swimmer directs. Richard E. Brooks behind the camera. Greg Sheldon cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United Kingdom. Dialogue in English.

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144 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
2Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
3Directed by Saul Swimmer, shot by Richard E. Brooks. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Editor Greg Sheldon shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5Freddie Mercury and Roger Taylor and John Deacon carry the top of the cast.
6IMDB entry: tt0084892 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
7Only 41 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.