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Discovering Elton John

“Documentary takes a look at his long and successful career of Elton John.”

Synopsis

Born Reginald Dwight on 25 March 1947, he was something of a child prodigy and would go on to become a prolific songwriter and one of Britain's most accomplished and acclaimed musicians, selling out tours the world over. His humanitarianism has been suitably honored, and he has continued to contribute extensively to the music industry. Writing songs for the1994 animated film The Lion King, he later he adapted The Lion King for Broadway and in 2005 he composed music for a West End stage production of Billy Elliot. This documentary takes a look at his long and successful career, exploring his greatest hits with the help of leading industry figures.

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Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Cal Seville
Screenplay & Story
Cal Seville, Laurence Warder
Original Title
Discovering Elton John
Country of Origin
United Kingdom
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
45m
Production Studios
Sky, 3DD Productions

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Cal Seville

Screenplay & Story

Cal Seville, Laurence Warder

Department Leadership Roster

Cal Seville

Writer

Cal Seville

Director

Laurence Warder

Writer

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Discovering Elton John.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Discovering Elton John

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Discovering Elton John about?

Born Reginald Dwight on 25 March 1947, he was something of a child prodigy and would go on to become a prolific songwriter and one of Britain's most accomplished and acclaimed musicians, selling out tours the world over. His humanitarianism has been suitably honored, and he has continued to contribute extensively to the music industry. Writing songs for the1994 animated film The Lion King, he later he adapted The Lion King for Broadway and in 2005 he composed music for a West End stage production of Billy Elliot. This documentary takes a look at his long and successful career, exploring his greatest hits with the help of leading industry figures.

Who directed Discovering Elton John?

Discovering Elton John was directed by Cal Seville.

Who stars in Discovering Elton John?

The principal cast of Discovering Elton John includes Elton John, Cal Seville.

When was Discovering Elton John released and how long is it?

Discovering Elton John was released in 2013 with a total runtime of 45m.