Festival Express
Festival Express... The longest party in rock-n-roll history.
7.2
26 votes
2003
1h 30m
Documentary
History
Music
Overview
The filmed account of a large Canadian rock festival train tour boasting major acts. In the summer of 1970, a chartered train crossed Canada carrying some of the world's greatest rock bands. The Grateful Dead, Janis Joplin, The Band, Buddy Guy, and others lived (and partied) together for five days, stopping in major cities along the way to play live concerts. Their journey was filmed.
Directed by Frank Cvitanovich, Bob Smeaton
Top cast
Rick Danko
Self - The Band
Levon Helm
Self - The Band
Garth Hudson
Self - The Band
Richard Manuel
Self - The Band
Robbie Robertson
Self - The Band
Janis Joplin
SelfJ
Jon Bauman
SelfR
Richard Bell
Self
Jerry Garcia
SelfD
Delaney Bramlett
SelfB
Bonnie Bramlett
Self
Mickey Hart
Self
Bob Weir
Self
Buddy Guy
SelfI
Ian Tyson
SelfS
Sylvia Tyson
Self
Phil Lesh
Self
Chris Hillman
SelfDetails
Status
Released
Release date
September 19, 2003
Budget
—
Revenue
—
Language
English
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