The Who: The Kids Are Alright(1979)
One film that won't f-f-f-f-fade away
The Who: The Kids Are Alright Synopsis
Through concert performances and interviews, this film offers us a comprehensive look at the British pioneer rock group, The Who. It captures their zany craziness and outrageous antics from the initial formation of the group in 1964 to 1978. It notably features the band's last performance with long-term drummer Keith Moon, filmed at Shepperton Studios in May 1978, three months before his death.
The Who: The Kids Are Alright (1979) is a documentary and music film directed by Jeff Stein, released on June 15, 1979 with a runtime of 1h 41m. It stars Roger Daltrey, John Entwistle, Pete Townshend and Keith Moon. Viewers rate it 7.3 out of 10 across 46 ratings.
- Director:
- Jeff Stein
- Writers:
- Jeff Stein
- Producers:
- Bill Curbishley, Tony Klinger
- Production:
- The Who Films
- Budget:
- $2,000,000
- Status:
- Released
The Who: The Kids Are Alright (1979) Trailer
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The Who: The Kids Are Alright Cast & Crew
Main cast
Roger Daltrey
as Self
John Entwistle
as Self
Pete Townshend
as Self
Keith Moon
as Self
Ringo Starr
as Self
Steve Martin
as Self
Russell Harty
as Self
Tom Smothers
as Self
Ken Russell
as Self
Melvyn Bragg
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Jeff Stein, written by Jeff Stein, produced by Bill Curbishley and Tony Klinger.
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The Who: The Kids Are Alright Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.3/10 from 46 ratings.
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The Who: The Kids Are Alright – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Who: The Kids Are Alright?
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The main cast of The Who: The Kids Are Alright (1979) includes Roger Daltrey, John Entwistle, Pete Townshend, Keith Moon and Ringo Starr. The film was directed by Jeff Stein. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Who: The Kids Are Alright released?
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The Who: The Kids Are Alright was released on June 15, 1979 and runs for 1h 41m.
Is The Who: The Kids Are Alright worth watching?
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The Who: The Kids Are Alright (1979) holds an average rating of 7.3 out of 10 from 46 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 The Who: The Kids Are Alright?
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