Elton John and Bernie Taupin Say Goodbye Norma Jean and Other Things

1973 1h 3m EN

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MASTERPIECE

★10.0TMDB · 1

Documentary

Synopsis

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A documentary detailing the production of Elton John's "Goodbye Yellow Brick Road" LP featuring footage from the recording session in France, interviews, and concert footage.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Elton John
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Bernie Taupin
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Davey Johnstone
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Dee Murray
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Nigel Olsson
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Sheila Farebrother
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Gus Dudgeon
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Steven James
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Credits

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Director: Bryan Forbes

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RUNTIME

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Tight 63-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.

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ERA

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53 years old — a genuine piece of film history.

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3 / 7

RUNTIME

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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4 / 7

DIRECTOR

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Editor Philip Shaw 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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Elton John and Bernie Taupin and Davey Johnstone carry the top of the cast.

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6 / 7

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt4472966 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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7 / 7

WILD

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Only 1 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Bryan Forbes directs. Philip Shaw cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes.

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Things worth knowing

1Tight 63-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.
253 years old — a genuine piece of film history.
3Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
4Editor Philip Shaw shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5Elton John and Bernie Taupin and Davey Johnstone carry the top of the cast.
6IMDB entry: tt4472966 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
7Only 1 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.