The Day the Music Died
“The decade that turned into a party, and what that party turned into…”
Synopsis
This documentary film is mostly about the New York Pop Festival, which began on July 17, 1970 at Randall's Island, NY, and lasted for three days
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1977
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bert Tenzer
- Original Title
- The Day the Music Died
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bert Tenzer
Chris Andrives
Michael Rosenblatt, Thomas Coleman
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Rosenblatt
Producer
Chris Andrives
Editor
Thomas Coleman
Producer
Bert Tenzer
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Day the Music Died.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Day the Music Died
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Day the Music Died about?
This documentary film is mostly about the New York Pop Festival, which began on July 17, 1970 at Randall's Island, NY, and lasted for three days
Who directed The Day the Music Died?
The Day the Music Died was directed by Bert Tenzer.
Who stars in The Day the Music Died?
The principal cast of The Day the Music Died includes Mel Winkler, Jacklyn Zeman, Murray the K, Marvin Gaye, George Harrison.
When was The Day the Music Died released and how long is it?
The Day the Music Died was released in 1977 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.