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Pink Floyd: Behind the Wall

May 28, 2011 1h 20m 8.1/10 (46 votes)

Originally released in 2011. Pink Floyd: Behind the Wall is a documentary/music film. directed by Sonia Anderson. At just 80 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring David Gilmour, Nick Mason, and Roger Waters

Synopsis

This documentary looks at the conception, design and live shows of The Wall performed by Pink Floyd in 1980 and 1981. It features in-depth 1980s era interviews with Roger Waters, David Gilmour, Richard Wright and Nick Mason and shows footage of The Wall performed at Earl's Court in 1980. It also features archival footage of the Syd Barrett era Pink Floyd and discusses how David Gilmour was brought into the band to initially augment their live shows when Syd became unreliable due to his drug problem and how Gilmour ultimately replaced him.

Quick Facts

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Release Date May 28, 2011 14 years ago
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Runtime 1h 20m 80 minutes total
User Rating 8.1/10 Excellent (46 votes)
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Language English Original language
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Country United Kingdom Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Production Companies

  • ARTE
  • Entertain ME

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Pink Floyd: Behind the Wall about?

This documentary looks at the conception, design and live shows of The Wall performed by Pink Floyd in 1980 and 1981. It features in-depth 1980s era interviews with Roger Waters, David Gilmour, Ric...

Who directed Pink Floyd: Behind the Wall?

Pink Floyd: Behind the Wall was directed by Sonia Anderson.

How long is Pink Floyd: Behind the Wall?

Pink Floyd: Behind the Wall has a runtime of 1 hours and 20 minutes (80 minutes total).

When was Pink Floyd: Behind the Wall released?

Pink Floyd: Behind the Wall was released on May 28, 2011 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Pink Floyd: Behind the Wall?

The main cast of Pink Floyd: Behind the Wall includes David Gilmour, Nick Mason, Roger Waters, Richard Wright, Joe Boyd.