Chuck Berry: Hail! Hail! Rock 'n' Roll(1987)
Chuck Berry: Hail! Hail! Rock 'n' Roll Synopsis
St. Louis, 1986. For Chuck Berry's 60th, Keith Richards assembles a pickup band of Robert Cray, Joey Spampinato, Eric Clapton, himself and long-time Berry pianist, Johnnie Johnson. Joined on stage by Etta James, Linda Ronstadt and Julian Lennon, Berry performs his classic rock songs. His abilities as a composer, lyricist, singer, musician and entertainer are on display and, in behind-the-scenes interviews, are discussed by Bo Diddley, Little Richard, Jerry Lee Lewis, Bruce Springstein, the Everly Brothers, Roy Orbison and others. There's even a rarity for Berry—a rehearsal. Archival footage from the early 1950s and a duet with John Lennon round out this portrait of a master.
Chuck Berry: Hail! Hail! Rock 'n' Roll (1987) is a documentary and music film directed by Taylor Hackford, released on October 9, 1987 with a runtime of 2h. It stars Chuck Berry, Keith Richards, Ingrid Berry and Eric Clapton. Viewers rate it 7.3 out of 10 across 18 ratings.
- Director:
- Taylor Hackford
- Producers:
- Stephanie Bennett, Chuck Berry
- Cinematographer:
- Oliver Stapleton
- Production:
- Universal Pictures
- Status:
- Released
Chuck Berry: Hail! Hail! Rock 'n' Roll (1987) Trailer
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Chuck Berry: Hail! Hail! Rock 'n' Roll Cast & Crew
Main cast
Chuck Berry
as Self
Keith Richards
as Self
- Ingrid Berry
Ingrid Berry
as Self
Eric Clapton
as Self
Robert Cray
as Self
Bo Diddley
as Self
Don Everly
as Self
Phil Everly
as Self
Etta James
as Self
- Johnnie Johnson
Johnnie Johnson
as Self
Steve Jordan
as Self
Bobby Keys
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Taylor Hackford, produced by Stephanie Bennett and Chuck Berry.
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Chuck Berry: Hail! Hail! Rock 'n' Roll Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.3/10 from 18 ratings.
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Chuck Berry: Hail! Hail! Rock 'n' Roll – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Chuck Berry: Hail! Hail! Rock 'n' Roll online?
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Chuck Berry: Hail! Hail! Rock 'n' Roll (1987) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Chuck Berry: Hail! Hail! Rock 'n' Roll?
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The main cast of Chuck Berry: Hail! Hail! Rock 'n' Roll (1987) includes Chuck Berry, Keith Richards, Ingrid Berry, Eric Clapton and Robert Cray. The film was directed by Taylor Hackford. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Chuck Berry: Hail! Hail! Rock 'n' Roll released?
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Chuck Berry: Hail! Hail! Rock 'n' Roll was released on October 9, 1987 and runs for 2h.
Is Chuck Berry: Hail! Hail! Rock 'n' Roll worth watching?
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Chuck Berry: Hail! Hail! Rock 'n' Roll (1987) holds an average rating of 7.3 out of 10 from 18 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.
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