Guitar(1988)
Documents the Guitar '87 festival in Toronto.
Guitar Synopsis
A vibrant kaleidoscopic tribute to the guitar that meshes dance, mime, visual art, and virtuoso performances to create a spectacular yet intimate celebration of the instrument. For one exciting week the city of Toronto plays host to the International Guitar Festival. The streets echo with the sounds of the instrument as the great masters from every tradition gather to play for each other -- John Williams from England, Leo Brouwer from Cuba (classical), Turibio Santos from Brazil (folk), Vladimir Mikulka from Czechoslovakia (avant-garde), Rik Emmett and Kim Mitchell from Canada, Steve Morse from the USA (rock).
Guitar (1988) is a documentary and music film directed by Barbara Willis Sweete, released on January 1, 1988 with a runtime of 53m. It stars Rik Emmett.
- Director:
- Barbara Willis Sweete
- Production:
- Rhombus Media
- Status:
- Released
Guitar Cast & Crew
Main cast
Key crew
Directed by Barbara Willis Sweete.
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Guitar – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Guitar?
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The main cast of Guitar (1988) includes Rik Emmett. The film was directed by Barbara Willis Sweete. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Guitar released?
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Guitar was released on January 1, 1988 and runs for 53m.