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Films about famous musicians - techman - 21-12-2011
There are some pretty good movies telling the story of some of the best known musicians and artists. I am interested to see more.
mile:I just watched 'Nowhere Boy' telling the story about the early years of John Lennon. An interesting story and I really didn't appreciate the suffering he went through during his childhood. Recommended viewing if you haven't already seen it. You get to see how he choices his path into music and the first meeting with Paul Mccartney.
What other decent films are out there? I can think of 'Walk The Line' about Johnny Cash. Another good film.
Films about famous musicians - Music Head - 21-12-2011
Coal Miners Daughter
The Buddy Holly Story
Great Balls Of Fire
are three of my favorites
all quite old
Films about famous musicians - techman - 21-12-2011
Also watched 'What's Love Got To Do With It' obviously about Tina Turner. Another interesting film.
I will check out your suggestions MH. Thanks
Films about famous musicians - CRAZY-HORSE - 21-12-2011
Music Head Wrote:Coal Miners Daughter
The Buddy Holly Story
Great Balls Of Fire
are three of my favorites
all quite old
they are pretty much my three favourites also.
Films about famous musicians - CRAZY-HORSE - 22-12-2011
LA BAMBA... the Richie Valens story is another good movie
8 MILE....is a bit slow but shows the basic life story of Eminem
Films about famous musicians - SteveO - 22-12-2011
Oliver Stone's movie The Doors which focuses on Jim Morrison. Also I'm Not There ..Bob Dylan movie ...Cate Blanchett plays Dylan as well as other actors...I haven't seen this one.
I thought there were plans for a movie about Freddie Mercury (played by Johnny Depp) ..still in progress or shelved " ..anyone know ?
Films about famous musicians - gryphon - 22-12-2011
The Buddy Holly story is excellent
Try Backbeat for the early Beatles.
Imagine shows a good snippet of John Lennon's life
Films about famous musicians - SteveO - 22-12-2011
Not a "movie" so to speak but a very good documentary - The Compleat Beatles !!!!
Films about famous musicians - TraceNspace - 22-12-2011
The first one that sprang to my mind was Walk the Line about Johnny Cash. I like that movie.
Films about famous musicians - Tiggi - 22-12-2011
I'd second MH's recommendation for Coal Miner's Daughter with the brilliant Sissy Spacek playing Loretta.
Also, Clint's Charlie Parker biopic, Bird, featuring Forest Whitaker in the title role, and Diana Ross in the Billie Holiday movie Lady Sings The Blues.
Again, these two are quite old.