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Born to Boogie (1972)
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18 December 1972 (UK)
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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!
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(Complete credited cast) | 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:Approved (MPAA # 23430) |
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Much of the 8mm footage used in the closing credits was shot by Marc Bolan while on tour.
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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