Monterey Pop(1968)
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Monterey Pop Synopsis
Featuring performances by popular artists of the 1960s, this concert film highlights the music of the 1967 California festival. Although not all musicians who performed at the Monterey Pop Festival are on film, some of the notable acts include the Mamas and the Papas, Simon & Garfunkel, Jefferson Airplane, the Who, Otis Redding, and the Jimi Hendrix Experience. Hendrix's post-performance antics -- lighting a guitar on fire, breaking it and tossing a part into the audience -- are captured.
Monterey Pop (1968) is a music and documentary film directed by D. A. Pennebaker, released on December 26, 1968 with a runtime of 1h 20m. It stars Scott McKenzie, Denny Doherty, Cass Elliot and John Phillips. Viewers rate it 7.3 out of 10 across 96 ratings.
- Director:
- D. A. Pennebaker
- Producers:
- Lou Adler, John Phillips
- Production:
- John Phillips-Lou Adler, Leacock-Pennebaker
- Status:
- Released
Monterey Pop (1968) Trailer
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Monterey Pop Videos & Clips
Official trailers, teasers, clips and featurettes for Monterey Pop.
MONTEREY POP - Janus Films Trailer
Trailer
Monterey Pop Official Trailer
Trailer
Chris Wilkinson on MONTEREY POP
Featurette
Monterey Pop Cast & Crew
Main cast
Scott McKenzie
as Self
Denny Doherty
as Self - Mamas and the Papas
Cass Elliot
as Self - Mamas and the Papas
John Phillips
as Self - Mamas and the Papas
Michelle Phillips
as Self - Mamas and the Papas
- Frank Cook
Frank Cook
as Self - Canned Heat
Bob Hite
as Self - Canned Heat
Larry Taylor
as Self - Canned Heat
Henry Vestine
as Self - Canned Heat
Paul Simon
as Self - Simon and Garfunkel
Art Garfunkel
as Self - Simon and Garfunkel
Hugh Masekela
as Self
Key crew
Directed by D. A. Pennebaker, produced by Lou Adler and John Phillips.
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Monterey Pop Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.3/10 from 96 ratings.
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Monterey Pop – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Monterey Pop online?
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Monterey Pop (1968) is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel and HBO Max, and to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Monterey Pop?
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The main cast of Monterey Pop (1968) includes Scott McKenzie, Denny Doherty, Cass Elliot, John Phillips and Michelle Phillips. The film was directed by D. A. Pennebaker. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Monterey Pop released?
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Monterey Pop was released on December 26, 1968 and runs for 1h 20m.
Is Monterey Pop worth watching?
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Monterey Pop (1968) holds an average rating of 7.3 out of 10 from 96 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy music and documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Monterey Pop?
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Yes. The official Monterey Pop trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.