Festival Express
"Festival Express... The longest party in rock-n-roll history."
Originally released in 2003. Festival Express is a documentary/history film. directed by Bob Smeaton.
Starring Rick Danko, Levon Helm, and Garth Hudson
Synopsis
The filmed account of a large Canadian rock festival train tour boasting major acts. In the summer of 1970, a chartered train crossed Canada carrying some of the world's greatest rock bands. The Grateful Dead, Janis Joplin, The Band, Buddy Guy, and others lived (and partied) together for five days, stopping in major cities along the way to play live concerts. Their journey was filmed.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 19, 2003
22 years ago
Runtime
1h 30m
90 minutes total
User Rating
7.1/10
Great (25 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
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Directors
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Festival Express about?
The filmed account of a large Canadian rock festival train tour boasting major acts. In the summer of 1970, a chartered train crossed Canada carrying some of the world's greatest rock bands. The G...
Who directed Festival Express?
Festival Express was directed by Bob Smeaton.
How long is Festival Express?
Festival Express has a runtime of 1 hours and 30 minutes (90 minutes total).
When was Festival Express released?
Festival Express was released on September 19, 2003 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Festival Express?
The main cast of Festival Express includes Rick Danko, Levon Helm, Garth Hudson, Richard Manuel, Robbie Robertson.