John Lennon: A Journey in the Life
Synopsis
To commemorate the fifth anniversary of John Lennon's murder. Journey in the Life chronicles the life of the musician, making use of dramatizations, fantasy-like images, and commentary. The material for the special is drawn from Lennon's writings and songs, along with stills, interviews, and documentary footage of the famous Beatle and dramatic recreations of his life.
Top Cast
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Bernard Hill
John Lennon
Tim McEvoy
Young John Lennon
Benjie Lawrence
Small John Lennon
Sylvestra Le Touzel
Julia
Peter Faulkner
Freddy
Rosalind Shanks
Aunt Mimi
Michael Stainton
Uncle George
Peter Cook
Reverend
Stanley Unwin
Balloon Seller
Zoot Money
Entertainer
Helen Shapiro
Cynthia
Megumi Shimanuki
Yoko Ono
Jerome Willis
Registrar
Alan Polonsky
David Peel
Jonathan Cecil
Times Critic
Bruce Boa
Leon Wildes
Ray Burdis
English Newsman
Keith Edwards
American Newsman
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ken Howard
- Original Score
- John Altman
- Original Title
- John Lennon: A Journey in the Life
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- BBC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ken Howard
John Altman
Daniel Wolf
Department Leadership Roster
Ken Howard
Director
Daniel Wolf
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About John Lennon: A Journey in the Life
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What is John Lennon: A Journey in the Life about?
To commemorate the fifth anniversary of John Lennon's murder. Journey in the Life chronicles the life of the musician, making use of dramatizations, fantasy-like images, and commentary. The material for the special is drawn from Lennon's writings and songs, along with stills, interviews, and documentary footage of the famous Beatle and dramatic recreations of his life.
Who directed John Lennon: A Journey in the Life?
John Lennon: A Journey in the Life was directed by Ken Howard.
Who stars in John Lennon: A Journey in the Life?
The principal cast of John Lennon: A Journey in the Life includes Bernard Hill, Tim McEvoy, Benjie Lawrence, Sylvestra Le Touzel, Peter Faulkner.
When was John Lennon: A Journey in the Life released and how long is it?
John Lennon: A Journey in the Life was released in 1985 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for John Lennon: A Journey in the Life?
The original motion picture soundtrack for John Lennon: A Journey in the Life was composed by John Altman.