The Story of the Kinks(1985)
The Story of the Kinks Synopsis
Discover the inside story of the most influential English rock band of the '60s. Inspired by a mix of genres including rhythm and blues, folk and country, their music created a British Invasion around the world. Their third single "You Really Got Me" became an international hit and went straight to the top of the charts in the UK. With seventeen top 20 singles and five top ten albums in the UK, the Kinks had an incredibly successful career spanning over 30 years. Featuring interviews with key members of the group, this is their story.
The Story of the Kinks (1985) is a documentary, music and history film directed by Martin Brierley, released on January 1, 1985 with a runtime of 54m. It stars Ray Davies, Larry Page, Robert Wace and Tommy Vance.
- Director:
- Martin Brierley
- Writers:
- Johnny Rogan
- Producers:
- Martin Brierley
- Production:
- Cable Connection Television Inc.
- Status:
- Released
The Story of the Kinks Cast & Crew
Main cast
Ray Davies
as Self
- Larry Page
Larry Page
as Self
- Robert Wace
Robert Wace
as Self
- Tommy Vance
Tommy Vance
as Narrator (voice)
Key crew
Directed by Martin Brierley, written by Johnny Rogan, produced by Martin Brierley.
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The Story of the Kinks – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Story of the Kinks online?
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The Story of the Kinks (1985) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Story of the Kinks?
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The main cast of The Story of the Kinks (1985) includes Ray Davies, Larry Page, Robert Wace and Tommy Vance. The film was directed by Martin Brierley. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Story of the Kinks released?
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The Story of the Kinks was released on January 1, 1985 and runs for 54m.