Rock 'n' Roll Guns for Hire: The Story of the Sidemen

2017 1h 29m EN

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★8.0TMDB · 5

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Synopsis

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Film shining a spotlight on the untold story of The Sidemen, the musicians behind some of the greatest artists of all time. The Sidemen are the forgotten 'guns for hire' that changed musical history. Featuring interviews with Mick Jagger, Billy Joel and Keith Richards, this film takes viewers from the 1960s to today, via global stars such as Prince, David Bowie, The Rolling Stones and Beyoncé.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Earl Slick
Self - Narrator
Bernard Fowler
Self
Mick Jagger
Self
Ronnie Wood
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Charlie Watts
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Keith Richards
Self
Lisa Coleman
Self
Wendy Melvoin
Self

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Francis Whately
Languages: English
Countries: United Kingdom

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RUNTIME

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89 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.

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ERA

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Released 9 years ago.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Ged Murphy 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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Earl Slick and Bernard Fowler and Mick Jagger carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt8080268 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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WILD

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Only 5 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Francis Whately directs. Ged Murphy cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United Kingdom. Dialogue in English.

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Things worth knowing

189 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
2Released 9 years ago.
3Editor Ged Murphy shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
4Earl Slick and Bernard Fowler and Mick Jagger carry the top of the cast.
5IMDB entry: tt8080268 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
6Only 5 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.