The Story of the Kinks
Synopsis
Discover the inside story of the most influential English rock band of the '60s. Inspired by a mix of genres including rhythm and blues, folk and country, their music created a British Invasion around the world. Their third single "You Really Got Me" became an international hit and went straight to the top of the charts in the UK. With seventeen top 20 singles and five top ten albums in the UK, the Kinks had an incredibly successful career spanning over 30 years. Featuring interviews with key members of the group, this is their story.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 2019
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Martin Brierley
- Screenplay & Story
- Johnny Rogan
- Original Score
- Nigel Chappell, Clive Chappell
- Original Title
- The Story of the Kinks
- Country of Origin
- Canada, United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 54m
- Production Studios
- Cable Connection Television Inc.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Martin Brierley
Johnny Rogan
Nigel Chappell, Clive Chappell
Tony P. Waters
Cyril Van Den Hemel, Martin Brierley
Department Leadership Roster
Martin Brierley
Director
Tony P. Waters
Editor
Martin Brierley
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
General — Suitable for all ages.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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What is The Story of the Kinks about?
Discover the inside story of the most influential English rock band of the '60s. Inspired by a mix of genres including rhythm and blues, folk and country, their music created a British Invasion around the world. Their third single "You Really Got Me" became an international hit and went straight to the top of the charts in the UK. With seventeen top 20 singles and five top ten albums in the UK, the Kinks had an incredibly successful career spanning over 30 years. Featuring interviews with key members of the group, this is their story.
Who directed The Story of the Kinks?
The Story of the Kinks was directed by Martin Brierley.
Who stars in The Story of the Kinks?
The principal cast of The Story of the Kinks includes Ray Davies, Larry Page, Robert Wace, Tommy Vance.
When was The Story of the Kinks released and how long is it?
The Story of the Kinks was released in 1985 with a total runtime of 54m.
Who composed the musical score for The Story of the Kinks?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Story of the Kinks was composed by Nigel Chappell, Clive Chappell.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Story of the Kinks?
The Story of the Kinks holds official age classifications: CA: G (General — Suitable for all ages.); GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).