Concert for George

2003 2h 20m EN

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BANGER

★8.1TMDB · 64

MusicDocumentary

Synopsis

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As a memorial to George Harrison on the first anniversary of his passing, The Concert for George was held at the Royal Albert Hall in London on 29 November 2002 . Organized by Harrison's widow, Olivia, and son, Dhani, and arranged under the musical direction of Eric Clapton and Jeff Lynne. A benefit for Harrison's Material World Charitable Foundation, the all-star concert took place on the day of the first anniversary of his death. Proceeds from the film also went to the Material World Charitable Foundation. The film was shot using discreet cameras from over twelve locations.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Joe Brown
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Eric Clapton
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Jools Holland
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Sam Brown
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Jeff Lynne
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Paul McCartney
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Tom Petty
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Billy Preston
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Credits

Behind the camera

Director: David Leland
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America, United Kingdom

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ERA

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Released 23 years ago.

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WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: United States of America, United Kingdom.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by David Leland, shot by Chris Menges. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Claire Ferguson 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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Joe Brown and Eric Clapton and Jools Holland carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0380275 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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WILD

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Only 64 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

David Leland directs. Chris Menges behind the camera. Claire Ferguson cuts. Produced in United States of America, United Kingdom. Dialogue in English.

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1Released 23 years ago.
2International production across 2 countries: United States of America, United Kingdom.
3Directed by David Leland, shot by Chris Menges. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Editor Claire Ferguson shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5Joe Brown and Eric Clapton and Jools Holland carry the top of the cast.
6IMDB entry: tt0380275 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
7Only 64 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.