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George Harrison: Living in the Material World

  • 20112011
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Filmmaker Martin Scorsese examines the life of musician George Harrison, weaving together interviews, concert footage, home movies and photographs.Filmmaker Martin Scorsese examines the life of musician George Harrison, weaving together interviews, concert footage, home movies and photographs.Filmmaker Martin Scorsese examines the life of musician George Harrison, weaving together interviews, concert footage, home movies and photographs.

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  • Director
    • Martin Scorsese
  • Stars
    • George Harrison(archive footage)
    • Harry Harrison
    • Peter Harrison
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  • Director
    • Martin Scorsese
  • Stars
    • George Harrison(archive footage)
    • Harry Harrison
    • Peter Harrison
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    • 51User reviews
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    • Won 2 Primetime Emmys
      • 6 wins & 11 nominations total

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    George Harrison
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    Paul McCartney
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    Klaus Voormann
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    Astrid Kirchherr
    Astrid Kirchherr
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    Stuart Sutcliffe
    Stuart Sutcliffe
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    John Lennon
    John Lennon
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    George Martin
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    Mick Jagger
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    Derek Taylor
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    Joan Taylor
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    Brian Epstein
    Brian Epstein
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    Dick Cavett
    Dick Cavett
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    Lakshmi Shankar
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    George Harrison first became known to the world as "The Quiet Beatle" of the Fab Four, but there was far more to his life than simply being a part of The Beatles. This film explores the life and career of this seminal musician, philanthropist, film producer, and amateur race-car driver who grew to make his own mark on the world. Through his music, archival footage, and the memories of friends and family, Harrison's deep spirituality and humanity are explored in his singular life as he took on artistic challenges and important causes as only he could. —Kenneth Chisholm (kchishol@rogers.com)
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    • Trivia
      Harrison's widow, Olivia, who collaborated on the film, has said: "I almost don't want people to see it. It's like showing everybody into your most private place."
    • Connections
      Edited from A Hard Day's Night (1964)
    • Soundtracks
      All Things Must Pass
      Composed by George Harrison

      Published by Harrisongs Limited

      Licensed courtesy of EMI Records Ltd and G.H. Estate Limited

      Performed by George Harrison (uncredited)

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    A passionate and clear documentary
    Martin Scorsese has throughout his career, made several labor of love documentaries mainly on the subject of another of his passions, music. In this one his focus is on "the quiet" Beatle. Harrison was always seen as completely secondary to Lennon and McCartney. However, in this film , Scorsese shows the complexity of his character. We see his very important contribution to The Beatles, not only through his own song writing, but also the elements that essentially made many of the Lennon/McCartney compositions.

    We follow him through his exploration of, particularly, Indian mysticism and philosophy, and how he integrated this into his everyday life. His contribution to the film industry is summarily gone over, from his involvement with Monty Python And The Holy Grail (1974), through to the creation of the production company, Handmade Films, that became involved in some of the great British films of the 1980's.

    What is apparent throughout the film is Scorsese's clear love of the music. Using still photographs, there are many sections that fill the three and a half hours with Harrison's songs. Scorsese uses these throughout, and presents them chronologically, so that we are able to witness the evolution of Harrison's song writing.

    A clear documentary made by someone passionate about the subject, the film paints a picture of a very interesting man, who lived through much change around and within himself. This is a very well researched, well constructed story, and whilst long, does not seem that way whilst viewing.

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    • Release date
      • October 4, 2011 (United Kingdom)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official site (Japan)
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • 喬治哈里森:活在物質的世界
    • Production companies
      • Grove Street Pictures
      • Spitfire Pictures
      • Sikelia Productions
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    • Gross worldwide
      • $156,113
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    • Runtime
      3 hours 28 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.78 : 1

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