Crossfire Hurricane

"...The Rise Of The Stones..."

Oct 18 2012 Not Rated 1h 51m
Biography, Documentary, Music

This film is released as part of the ongoing 50th anniversary celebration of the Rolling Stones. It tells the story of the Stones' unparalleled journey from blues obsessed teens in the early 60s to their undisputed status as rock royalty. All of the Stones have been newly interviewed and their words form the narrative arc that links together archive footage of performances, news coverage, and interviews, much of it previously unseen. Taking its title from a lyric in "Jumpin' Jack Flash," this film gives the viewer an intimate insight into exactly what it's like to be part of the Rolling Stones as they overcome denunciation, drugs, dissensions, and death to become the definitive survivors. Over a year in the making and produced with the full cooperation and involvement of the Stones, this film is and will remain the definitive story of the world's greatest rock 'n' roll band

Plot

A mostly chronological look at the Rolling Stones with archive footage and recent off-camera commentary by Jagger, Richards, Watts, Wyman, Taylor, and Wood. Topics include virtually instant success (and fans' dangerous antics), becoming songwriters, press coverage as the anti-Beatles, Richards and Jagger's drug arrest and trial, Brian Jones' decline and death, fleeing the tax man to the south of France, a U.S. tour and the Altamont disaster, trading the bad boys image for being fun onstage when Wood replaces Taylor,and Richards kicking smack: "The band comes first." The six also talk about what makes them a great rock and roll band.

Written by

Brett Morgen

Directed by

Brett Morgen

Cast

Mick Jagger, Charlie Watts, Bill Wyman

Crew

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Production Countries

United Kingdom, United States of America

Production Companies

Tremolo Productions, Milkwood

Languages

English

Awards

Nominated for 4 Primetime Emmys. 2 wins & 4 nominations total

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The Rolling Stones - Crossfire Hurricane (Trailer)
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