Once Were Brothers: Robbie Robertson and the Band
Synopsis
A confessional, cautionary, and occasionally humorous tale of Robbie Robertson's young life and the creation of one of the most enduring groups in the history of popular music, The Band.
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Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-01-16
Top Cast
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Robbie Robertson
Self
Martin Scorsese
Self
Bruce Springsteen
Self
Eric Clapton
Self
Peter Gabriel
Self
Van Morrison
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Ronnie Hawkins
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Taj Mahal
Self
Jann Wenner
Self
David Geffen
Self
Larry Campbell
Self
Rick Danko
Self (archive footage)
Bob Dylan
Self (archive footage)
George Harrison
Self (archive footage)
Levon Helm
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Garth Hudson
Self (archive footage)
Richard Manuel
Self (archive footage)
Bill Graham
Self (archive footage)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
February 21, 2020
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Daniel Roher
- Screenplay & Story
- Robbie Robertson
- Original Score
- Matthew Chalmers
- Original Title
- Once Were Brothers: Robbie Robertson and the Band
- Country of Origin
- Canada, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Bell Media, White Pine Pictures, Imagine Documentaries, Diamond Docs, Universal Music Canada, Imagine Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Daniel Roher
Robbie Robertson
Matthew Chalmers
Kiarash Sadigh
Daniel Roher, Eamonn O’Connor
Brian Grazer, Martin Scorsese, Ron Howard, Steve Ord, Peter Raymont
Department Leadership Roster
Daniel Roher
Director
Daniel Roher
Editor
Stephen Paniccia
Producer
Andrew Munger
Producer
Eamonn O’Connor
Editor
Kiarash Sadigh
Director of Photography
Sam Sutherland
Producer
Lana Belle Mauro
Producer
Matthew Chalmers
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Once Were Brothers: Robbie Robertson and the Band
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What is Once Were Brothers: Robbie Robertson and the Band about?
A confessional, cautionary, and occasionally humorous tale of Robbie Robertson's young life and the creation of one of the most enduring groups in the history of popular music, The Band.
Who directed Once Were Brothers: Robbie Robertson and the Band?
Once Were Brothers: Robbie Robertson and the Band was directed by Daniel Roher.
Who stars in Once Were Brothers: Robbie Robertson and the Band?
The principal cast of Once Were Brothers: Robbie Robertson and the Band includes Robbie Robertson, Martin Scorsese, Bruce Springsteen, Eric Clapton, Peter Gabriel.
When was Once Were Brothers: Robbie Robertson and the Band released and how long is it?
Once Were Brothers: Robbie Robertson and the Band was released in 2020 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for Once Were Brothers: Robbie Robertson and the Band?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Once Were Brothers: Robbie Robertson and the Band was composed by Matthew Chalmers.
Is Once Were Brothers: Robbie Robertson and the Band based on a book or true story?
Once Were Brothers: Robbie Robertson and the Band is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Robbie Robertson".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Once Were Brothers: Robbie Robertson and the Band?
Once Were Brothers: Robbie Robertson and the Band holds official age classifications: CA: 14A.