Marley

2012 2h 24m EN

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7.5

BANGER

★7.5TMDB · 288

MusicDocumentary

Synopsis

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Bob Marley's universal appeal, impact on music history and role as a social and political prophet is both unique and unparalleled. Directed by Academy Award-winning director Kevin Macdonald (The Last King of Scotland), MARLEY is the definitive life story of the musician, revolutionary, and legend, from his early days to his rise to international superstardom. Made with the support of the Marley family, the film features rare footage, incredible performances and revelatory interviews with the people that knew him best.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Bob Marley
Self (archive footage)
Rita Marley
Self
Ziggy Marley
Self
Bunny Wailer
Self
Jimmy Cliff
Self
Cedella Marley
Self
Chris Blackwell
Self

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Kevin Macdonald
Languages: English
Countries: United Kingdom, United States of America

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ERA

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Released 14 years ago.

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WORLD

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

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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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Directed by Kevin Macdonald, shot by Mike Eley. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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5 / 7

DIRECTOR

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

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6 / 7

CAST

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Bob Marley and Rita Marley and Ziggy Marley carry the top of the cast.

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7 / 7

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt1183919 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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The take

Kevin Macdonald directs. Mike Eley behind the camera. Dan Glendenning cuts. Produced in United Kingdom, United States of America. Dialogue in English.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

1Released 14 years ago.
2International production across 2 countries: United Kingdom, United States of America.
3Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
4Directed by Kevin Macdonald, shot by Mike Eley. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Editor Dan Glendenning shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Bob Marley and Rita Marley and Ziggy Marley carry the top of the cast.
7IMDB entry: tt1183919 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.