Festival Express(2003)
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Festival Express Synopsis
The filmed account of a large Canadian rock festival train tour boasting major acts. In the summer of 1970, a chartered train crossed Canada carrying some of the world's greatest rock bands. The Grateful Dead, Janis Joplin, The Band, Buddy Guy, and others lived (and partied) together for five days, stopping in major cities along the way to play live concerts. Their journey was filmed.
Festival Express (2003) is a documentary, history and music film directed by Frank Cvitanovich, released on September 19, 2003 with a runtime of 1h 30m. It stars Rick Danko, Levon Helm, Garth Hudson and Richard Manuel. Viewers rate it 7.2 out of 10 across 26 ratings.
- Director:
- Frank Cvitanovich
- Status:
- Released
Festival Express (2003) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Festival Express before you stream it.
Festival Express Cast & Crew
Main cast
Rick Danko
as Self - The Band
Levon Helm
as Self - The Band
Garth Hudson
as Self - The Band
Richard Manuel
as Self - The Band
Robbie Robertson
as Self - The Band
Janis Joplin
as Self
- Jon Bauman
Jon Bauman
as Self
- Richard Bell
Richard Bell
as Self
Jerry Garcia
as Self
- Delaney Bramlett
Delaney Bramlett
as Self
- Bonnie Bramlett
Bonnie Bramlett
as Self
Mickey Hart
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Frank Cvitanovich.
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Festival Express Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.2/10 from 26 ratings.
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Festival Express – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Festival Express online?
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Festival Express (2003) is available to stream on Qello Concerts by Stingray Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Festival Express?
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The main cast of Festival Express (2003) includes Rick Danko, Levon Helm, Garth Hudson, Richard Manuel and Robbie Robertson. The film was directed by Frank Cvitanovich. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Festival Express released?
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Festival Express was released on September 19, 2003 and runs for 1h 30m.
Is Festival Express worth watching?
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Festival Express (2003) holds an average rating of 7.2 out of 10 from 26 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary, history and music films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Festival Express?
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Yes. The official Festival Express trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.