Gimme Shelter(1970)
The music that thrilled the world… and the killing that stunned it!
Gimme Shelter Synopsis
A detailed chronicle of the famous 1969 tour of the United States by the British rock band The Rolling Stones, which culminated with the disastrous and tragic concert held on December 6 at the Altamont Speedway Free Festival, an event of historical significance, as it marked the end of an era: the generation of peace and love suddenly became the generation of disillusionment.
Gimme Shelter (1970) is a documentary and music film directed by Albert Maysles, released on December 13, 1970 with a runtime of 1h 32m. It stars Mick Jagger, Charlie Watts, Keith Richards and Mick Taylor. Viewers rate it 7.3 out of 10 across 199 ratings.
- Director:
- Albert Maysles
- Cinematographer:
- Albert Maysles
- Production:
- Maysles Films, Penforta
- Revenue:
- $252,570
- Status:
- Released
Gimme Shelter (1970) Trailer
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Original Trailer
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Chris Wilkinson on Gimme Shelter
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Gimme Shelter Cast & Crew
Main cast
Mick Jagger
as Self - The Rolling Stones Member
Charlie Watts
as Self - The Rolling Stones Member
Keith Richards
as Self - The Rolling Stones Member
- Mick Taylor
Mick Taylor
as Self - The Rolling Stones Member
Bill Wyman
as Self - The Rolling Stones Member
Marty Balin
as Self
- Sonny Barger
Sonny Barger
as Self
- Melvin Belli
Melvin Belli
as Self
- Dick Carter
Dick Carter
as Self
- Jack Casady
Jack Casady
as Self
- Mike Clarke
Mike Clarke
as Self
Sam Cutler
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Albert Maysles.
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Gimme Shelter Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.3/10 from 199 ratings.
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Gimme Shelter – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Gimme Shelter online?
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Gimme Shelter (1970) is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel, Cinemax Amazon Channel, HBO Max and Cinemax Apple TV channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Gimme Shelter?
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The main cast of Gimme Shelter (1970) includes Mick Jagger, Charlie Watts, Keith Richards, Mick Taylor and Bill Wyman. The film was directed by Albert Maysles. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Gimme Shelter released?
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Gimme Shelter was released on December 13, 1970 and runs for 1h 32m.
Is Gimme Shelter worth watching?
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Gimme Shelter (1970) holds an average rating of 7.3 out of 10 from 199 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary and music films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Gimme Shelter?
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