Eric Clapton: Life in 12 Bars
Synopsis
An unflinching and deeply personal journey into the life and work of guitarist Eric Clapton told through his own words and songs.
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ERIC CLAPTON: Life In 12 Bars (2017) | Official Trailer | Altitude FilmsOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2017-11-22
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Eric Clapton
Self
Pattie Boyd
Self (archive footage)
Charlotte Martin
Self (archive footage)
Duane Allman
Self (archive footage)
Ginger Baker
Self (archive footage)
Chuck Berry
Self (archive footage)
Jack Bruce
Self (archive footage)
Bob Dylan
Self (archive footage)
Ahmet Ertegün
Self (archive footage)
Aretha Franklin
Self (archive footage)
Bill Graham
Self (archive footage)
George Harrison
Self (archive footage)
Jimi Hendrix
Self (archive footage)
Mick Jagger
Self (archive footage)
Brian Jones
Self (archive footage)
Bobby Keys
Self (archive footage)
B.B. King
Self (archive footage)
John Lennon
Self (archive footage)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lili Fini Zanuck
- Screenplay & Story
- Stephen Weintraub, Larry Yelen
- Original Title
- Eric Clapton: Life in 12 Bars
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 15m
- Production Studios
- Passion Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lili Fini Zanuck
Stephen Weintraub, Larry Yelen
Chris King
John Battsek
Department Leadership Roster
Lili Fini Zanuck
Director
John Battsek
Producer
Chris King
Editor
Stephen Weintraub
Writer
Larry Yelen
Writer
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Tous publics — Universal audience.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Eric Clapton: Life in 12 Bars
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What is Eric Clapton: Life in 12 Bars about?
An unflinching and deeply personal journey into the life and work of guitarist Eric Clapton told through his own words and songs.
Who directed Eric Clapton: Life in 12 Bars?
Eric Clapton: Life in 12 Bars was directed by Lili Fini Zanuck.
Who stars in Eric Clapton: Life in 12 Bars?
The principal cast of Eric Clapton: Life in 12 Bars includes Eric Clapton, Pattie Boyd, Charlotte Martin, Duane Allman, Ginger Baker.
When was Eric Clapton: Life in 12 Bars released and how long is it?
Eric Clapton: Life in 12 Bars was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 2h 15m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Eric Clapton: Life in 12 Bars?
Eric Clapton: Life in 12 Bars holds official age classifications: FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.).