Festival Express
“Festival Express... The longest party in rock-n-roll history.”
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.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2016-09-30
Top Cast
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Rick Danko
Self - The Band
Levon Helm
Self - The Band
Garth Hudson
Self - The Band
Richard Manuel
Self - The Band
Robbie Robertson
Self - The Band
Janis Joplin
Self
Jon Bauman
Self
Richard Bell
Self
Jerry Garcia
Self
Delaney Bramlett
Self
Bonnie Bramlett
Self
Mickey Hart
Self
Bob Weir
Self
Buddy Guy
Self
Ian Tyson
Self
Sylvia Tyson
Self
Phil Lesh
Self
Chris Hillman
Self
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Frank Cvitanovich, Bob Smeaton
- Original Title
- Festival Express
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, Netherlands
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Frank Cvitanovich, Bob Smeaton
Department Leadership Roster
Frank Cvitanovich
Director
Bob Smeaton
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Festival Express
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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 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.
Who directed Festival Express?
Festival Express was directed by Frank Cvitanovich, Bob Smeaton.
Who stars in Festival Express?
The principal cast of Festival Express includes Rick Danko, Levon Helm, Garth Hudson, Richard Manuel, Robbie Robertson.
When was Festival Express released and how long is it?
Festival Express was released in 2003 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Festival Express?
Festival Express holds official age classifications: CA: R.