Acoustic Routes
Synopsis
The story of seminal guitarist and singer Bert Jansch, from his early days in Edinburgh, Scotland, to becoming the acoustic guitarist that everyone wanted to be. As a teenager, in the early 1960's Bert sat at the feet of Brownie McGhee at the Howff Folk Club in Edinburgh mesmerised by 'Key to the Highway'. Armed with that raw American Blues influence and a bewildering technique, he fashioned sublime interpretations of traditional and blues music on the acoustic guitar. The result was music that had a profound influence on a generation of musicians including Bob Dylan, Paul Simon and Neil Young, and it still inspires todays' generation of guitarists and singers.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
March 20, 1992
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jan Leman
- Screenplay & Story
- Jan Leman
- Original Title
- Acoustic Routes
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jan Leman
Jan Leman
Mark Littlewood, Alan Stewart, Brian Marden-Jones
Maureen White, Kate Swan, John Archer
Department Leadership Roster
Jan Leman
Director
Jan Leman
Screenplay
Mark Littlewood
Director of Photography
Alan Stewart
Director of Photography
Maureen White
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Acoustic Routes
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Acoustic Routes about?
The story of seminal guitarist and singer Bert Jansch, from his early days in Edinburgh, Scotland, to becoming the acoustic guitarist that everyone wanted to be. As a teenager, in the early 1960's Bert sat at the feet of Brownie McGhee at the Howff Folk Club in Edinburgh mesmerised by 'Key to the Highway'. Armed with that raw American Blues influence and a bewildering technique, he fashioned sublime interpretations of traditional and blues music on the acoustic guitar. The result was music that had a profound influence on a generation of musicians including Bob Dylan, Paul Simon and Neil Young, and it still inspires todays' generation of guitarists and singers.
Who directed Acoustic Routes?
Acoustic Routes was directed by Jan Leman.
Who stars in Acoustic Routes?
The principal cast of Acoustic Routes includes Bert Jansch, Brownie McGhee, Davy Graham, Ralph McTell, Jacqui McShee.
When was Acoustic Routes released and how long is it?
Acoustic Routes was released in 1992 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Acoustic Routes?
Acoustic Routes holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).