Chuck Berry: Hail! Hail! Rock 'n' Roll
Synopsis
St. Louis, 1986. For Chuck Berry's 60th, Keith Richards assembles a pickup band of Robert Cray, Joey Spampinato, Eric Clapton, himself and long-time Berry pianist, Johnnie Johnson. Joined on stage by Etta James, Linda Ronstadt and Julian Lennon, Berry performs his classic rock songs. His abilities as a composer, lyricist, singer, musician and entertainer are on display and, in behind-the-scenes interviews, are discussed by Bo Diddley, Little Richard, Jerry Lee Lewis, Bruce Springstein, the Everly Brothers, Roy Orbison and others. There's even a rarity for Berry—a rehearsal. Archival footage from the early 1950s and a duet with John Lennon round out this portrait of a master.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Allan Arkush on HAIL HAIL ROCK 'N' ROLL
Type: Featurette • Published 2017-07-14
Top Cast
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Chuck Berry
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Keith Richards
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Ingrid Berry
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Eric Clapton
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Robert Cray
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Bo Diddley
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Don Everly
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Phil Everly
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Etta James
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Johnnie Johnson
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Steve Jordan
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Bobby Keys
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Chuck Leavell
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Julian Lennon
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Little Richard
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Roy Orbison
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Robbie Robertson
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Linda Ronstadt
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 9, 1987
Wide Cinema Exhibition
June 18, 2021
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Taylor Hackford
- Original Title
- Chuck Berry: Hail! Hail! Rock 'n' Roll
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 0m
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Taylor Hackford
Oliver Stapleton
Lisa Day
Stephanie Bennett, Chuck Berry
Department Leadership Roster
Taylor Hackford
Director
Lisa Day
Editor
Stephanie Bennett
Producer
Chuck Berry
Producer
Oliver Stapleton
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Chuck Berry: Hail! Hail! Rock 'n' Roll
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What is Chuck Berry: Hail! Hail! Rock 'n' Roll about?
St. Louis, 1986. For Chuck Berry's 60th, Keith Richards assembles a pickup band of Robert Cray, Joey Spampinato, Eric Clapton, himself and long-time Berry pianist, Johnnie Johnson. Joined on stage by Etta James, Linda Ronstadt and Julian Lennon, Berry performs his classic rock songs. His abilities as a composer, lyricist, singer, musician and entertainer are on display and, in behind-the-scenes interviews, are discussed by Bo Diddley, Little Richard, Jerry Lee Lewis, Bruce Springstein, the Everly Brothers, Roy Orbison and others. There's even a rarity for Berry—a rehearsal. Archival footage from the early 1950s and a duet with John Lennon round out this portrait of a master.
Who directed Chuck Berry: Hail! Hail! Rock 'n' Roll?
Chuck Berry: Hail! Hail! Rock 'n' Roll was directed by Taylor Hackford.
Who stars in Chuck Berry: Hail! Hail! Rock 'n' Roll?
The principal cast of Chuck Berry: Hail! Hail! Rock 'n' Roll includes Chuck Berry, Keith Richards, Ingrid Berry, Eric Clapton, Robert Cray.
When was Chuck Berry: Hail! Hail! Rock 'n' Roll released and how long is it?
Chuck Berry: Hail! Hail! Rock 'n' Roll was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 2h 0m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Chuck Berry: Hail! Hail! Rock 'n' Roll?
Chuck Berry: Hail! Hail! Rock 'n' Roll holds official age classifications: DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.); GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).