Sweet Toronto(1971)
Sweet Toronto Synopsis
Sweet Toronto is a documentary by D.A. Pennebaker of the Toronto Rock and Roll Revival, a one day festival held September 13, 1969 at Varsity Stadium on the campus of the University of Toronto and attended by some 20,000 people. John Lennon played as part of the Plastic Ono Band, whose members also included Yoko Ono, Klaus Voorman, Alan White, and Eric Clapton. The video also features a selection of other acts: Jerry Lee Lewis, Little Richard, and Bo Diddley.
Sweet Toronto (1971) is a music and documentary film directed by D. A. Pennebaker, released on November 22, 1971 with a runtime of 51m. It stars Eric Clapton, Yoko Ono, Chuck Berry and Little Richard. Viewers rate it 7.1 out of 10 across 4 ratings.
- Director:
- D. A. Pennebaker
- Production:
- Pennebaker Associates Inc., The Douglas Corporation
- Status:
- Released
Sweet Toronto Cast & Crew
Main cast
Eric Clapton
as Self
Yoko Ono
as Self
Chuck Berry
as Self
Little Richard
as Self
John Lennon
as Self
Bo Diddley
as Self
Jerry Lee Lewis
as Self
Klaus Voormann
as Self
Alan White
as Self
Mal Evans
as Self (uncredited)
Ray Manzarek
as Self (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by D. A. Pennebaker.
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Sweet Toronto Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.1/10 from 4 ratings.
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Sweet Toronto – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Sweet Toronto online?
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Sweet Toronto (1971) is available to stream on Qello Concerts by Stingray Amazon Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Sweet Toronto?
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The main cast of Sweet Toronto (1971) includes Eric Clapton, Yoko Ono, Chuck Berry, Little Richard and John Lennon. 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 Sweet Toronto released?
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Sweet Toronto was released on November 22, 1971 and runs for 51m.
Is Sweet Toronto worth watching?
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Sweet Toronto (1971) holds an average rating of 7.1 out of 10 from 4 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.