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Release Date:
18 December 1972 (UK) more
Plot:
Documentary about T-Rex includes concert footage and staged sequences. Ringo's directorial work is mindful of touches used in "Magical Mystery Tour." | add synopsis
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Marc Bolan in superb bopping form. This is what T.Rextasy was all about! more (6 total)

Cast

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Marc Bolan ... Himself

Ringo Starr ... Himself
Mickey Finn ... Himself / The vampire

Elton John ... Himself
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Geoffrey Bayldon ... Waiter
Hilary Bluebyrd
George Claydon ... The dwarf, Eater of Cars
Steve Currie ... Himself
Bill Legend ... Himself
Mune Light (as Mine Light)
Chelita Secunda ... Nun (as Miss Chelita)
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USA:67 min
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USA:Approved (MPAA # 23430) | UK:U
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Much of the 8mm footage used in the closing credits was shot by Marc Bolan while on tour. more

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6 out of 7 people found the following comment useful.
Marc Bolan in superb bopping form. This is what T.Rextasy was all about!, 8 February 2001
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Author: highwaytrousers from Nottingham, England

Panned by critics at the time but loved by the fans, this film has now become a classic. Mixing supposedly 'surreal' footage shot at John Lennon's home among other places with live footage of Marc Bolan & T.Rex at their very best, this film is not just a must for everyone who's liked Marc Bolan but gives a fascinating insight into the era.

These were the times when Marc was hobnobbing with the likes of Ringo Starr of the Beatles [who directed it] and you can even find a brief spot from one Reg Dwight [Elton John to you] bashing the ivories in an amazing [and never officially released] version of Tutti Frutti and rocking and ballad versions of Children Of The Revolution.

There's also wonderful scenes featuring Chelita Secunda [said to have 'created glam rock' with her use of glitter etc], Mickey Finn and even the actor from Catweazle!!

The best scene for me is in the garden when Marc leaves the dining table, sits down cross-legged in front of a string section and knocks out acoustic versions of classics such as Get It On and The Slider.

Highly, highly recommended!! FIVE stars [out of five].

Rory

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