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The Rolling Stones Rock and Roll Circus (1996)

65 min  -  Documentary | Music
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Ian Anderson ...
Himself - Jethro Tull
Glenn Cornick Glenn Cornick ...
Himself - Jethro Tull
Clive Bunker Clive Bunker ...
Himself - Jethro Tull
Tony Iommi Tony Iommi ...
Himself - Jethro Tull
Pete Townshend ...
Himself - The Who
Roger Daltrey ...
Himself - The Who
Keith Moon ...
Himself - The Who
John Entwistle ...
Himself - The Who
Taj Mahal Taj Mahal ...
Himself
Jesse Ed Davis Jesse Ed Davis ...
Himself - Taj Mahal's Guitarist
Gary Gilmore Gary Gilmore ...
Himself - Taj Mahal's Bassist
Chuck Blackwell Chuck Blackwell ...
Himself - Taj Mahal's Drummer
Marianne Faithfull ...
Herself
John Lennon ...
Himself - The Dirty Mac
Eric Clapton ...
Himself - The Dirty Mac
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Storyline

Originally filmed in December 1968, "The Rock and Roll Circus" was originally intended to be released as a television special. The special was filmed over two nights and featured not only the Rolling Stones but The Who, Jethro Tull (with future Black Sabbath guitarist Tommy Iommi filling in for the recently departed Mick Abrahams), Marianne Faithful and an all-star jam featuring John Lennon, Eric Clapton, Keith Richards and Mitch Micthell. Sadly, this also marked the final appearance of the Stones founder and original guiding light, Brian Jones, who would be dead within six months after filming the special. Written by Brian Washington <Sargebri@att.net>  

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Plot Keywords:

John Lennon | Circus | Rock 'n' Roll | Musician | 1960s  | See more »

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For a brief moment, it seemed Rock & Roll would INHERIT THE EARTH.

Genres:

Documentary | Music

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Country:

UK

Language:

English

Also Known As:

Oi Rolling Stones See more »

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Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color
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Trivia

The film was unreleased until 1996 because The Rolling Stones were dissatisfied with their performance. See more »

Quotes

Mick Jagger: You've heard of Oxford Circus, you've heard of Piccadilly Circus, and this is the Rolling Stones Rock and Roll Circus, and we've got sights and sounds and marvels to delight your eyes and ears, and you'll be able to see the very first one of those in a few moments.
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Crazy Credits

SPECIAL THANKS
Everyone's Mum... See more »

Connections

Featured in The Kids Are Alright (1979) See more »

Soundtracks

"No Expectations"
Written by Mick Jagger and Keith Richards
Published by ABKCO Music, Inc.
Performed by The Rolling Stones See more »