Sympathy for the Devil
“Jean-Luc Godard on Black Power, Rape, Murder, Fascism, Acid, Pornography, Sex, Revolution, Brutality and all the other things that make life worth living.”
Synopsis
While The Rolling Stones rehearse "Sympathy for the Devil" in the studio, an alternating narrative reflects on 1968 society, politics and culture through five different vignettes.
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Sympathy for the Devil 50th Anniversary (4K Trailer) | ABKCO Films
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-09-12
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Mick Jagger
Self
Keith Richards
Self
Brian Jones
Self
Charlie Watts
Self
Bill Wyman
Self
Anne Wiazemsky
Eve Democracy
Iain Quarrier
Fascist Porno Book Seller
Frankie Dymon
Black Power Militant
Sean Lynch
Commentary (voice)
Danny Daniels
Black Power Militant
Ilario Bisi-Pedro
Roy Stewart
Black Power Militant
Linbert Spencer
Tommy Ansah
Black Power Militant
Michael McKay
Rudi Patterson
Mark Matthew
Karl Lewis
Release History & Theatrical Window
Jihlava Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
April 22, 1969
Wide Cinema Exhibition
October 21, 2003
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$500K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jean-Luc Godard
- Screenplay & Story
- Jean-Luc Godard
- Original Title
- Sympathy for the Devil
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 55m
- Production Budget
- $500K
- Production Studios
- Cupid Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jean-Luc Godard
Jean-Luc Godard
Anthony B. Richmond
Kenneth F. Rowles
Iain Quarrier, Michael Pearson, Eleni Collard
Department Leadership Roster
Jean-Luc Godard
Director
Jean-Luc Godard
Writer
Iain Quarrier
Producer
Michael Pearson
Producer
Kenneth F. Rowles
Editor
Anthony B. Richmond
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sympathy for the Devil
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What is Sympathy for the Devil about?
While The Rolling Stones rehearse "Sympathy for the Devil" in the studio, an alternating narrative reflects on 1968 society, politics and culture through five different vignettes.
Who directed Sympathy for the Devil?
Sympathy for the Devil was directed by Jean-Luc Godard.
Who stars in Sympathy for the Devil?
The principal cast of Sympathy for the Devil includes Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Brian Jones, Charlie Watts, Bill Wyman.
When was Sympathy for the Devil released and how long is it?
Sympathy for the Devil was released in 1968 with a total runtime of 1h 55m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Sympathy for the Devil?
Sympathy for the Devil holds official age classifications: GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).