Michael Jackson: The Legend Continues(1988)
Michael Jackson: The Legend Continues Synopsis
This 53-minute television special retraces Michael Jackson’s rise from child prodigy with the Jackson 5 to global superstar of the 1980s. Combining rare archive footage, music video excerpts, concert clips, and interviews with collaborators, it showcases the milestones of his career up to the Bad era. Narrated in documentary style, the program highlights Jackson’s artistic evolution, humanitarian work, and cultural impact. Originally broadcast on television in 1988 and later released on VHS, it serves as both a career retrospective and a portrait of his enduring influence on pop music and entertainment.
Michael Jackson: The Legend Continues (1988) is a documentary and music film directed by Patrick T. Kelly, released on January 2, 1988 with a runtime of 53m. It stars Michael Jackson, James Earl Jones, Dick Clark and Sammy Davis Jr.. Viewers rate it 7.6 out of 10 across 7 ratings.
- Director:
- Patrick T. Kelly
- Producers:
- George Paige
- Production:
- Optimum Productions
- Status:
- Released
Michael Jackson: The Legend Continues Cast & Crew
Main cast
Michael Jackson
as Self
James Earl Jones
as Narrator (voice)
Dick Clark
as Self
Sammy Davis Jr.
as Self
Katharine Hepburn
as Self
Yoko Ono
as Self
Hermes Pan
as Self
- Suzanne de Passe
Suzanne de Passe
as Self
Marlon Jackson
as Self
Quincy Jones
as Self
Gene Kelly
as Self
Cyndi Lauper
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Patrick T. Kelly, produced by George Paige.
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Michael Jackson: The Legend Continues Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.6/10 from 7 ratings.
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Michael Jackson: The Legend Continues – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Michael Jackson: The Legend Continues?
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The main cast of Michael Jackson: The Legend Continues (1988) includes Michael Jackson, James Earl Jones, Dick Clark, Sammy Davis Jr. and Katharine Hepburn. The film was directed by Patrick T. Kelly. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Michael Jackson: The Legend Continues released?
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Michael Jackson: The Legend Continues was released on January 2, 1988 and runs for 53m.
Is Michael Jackson: The Legend Continues worth watching?
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Michael Jackson: The Legend Continues (1988) holds an average rating of 7.6 out of 10 from 7 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.