The read
It runs a compact 1h 30m.
Synopsis
The filmed account of a large Canadian rock festival train tour boasting major acts. In the summer of 1970, a chartered train crossed Canada carrying some of the world's greatest rock bands. The Grateful Dead, Janis Joplin, The Band, Buddy Guy, and others lived (and partied) together for five days, stopping in major cities along the way to play live concerts. Their journey was filmed.
Ratings
IMDb7.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes96%
Metacritic85/100
26 audience votes
Key crew
- Frank CvitanovichDirector
- Bob SmeatonDirector
Cast
- Rick DankoSelf - The Band
- Levon HelmSelf - The Band
- Garth HudsonSelf - The Band
- Richard ManuelSelf - The Band
- Robbie RobertsonSelf - The Band
- Janis JoplinSelf
- Jon BaumanSelf
- Richard BellSelf
- Jerry GarciaSelf
- Delaney BramlettSelf
- Bonnie BramlettSelf
- Mickey HartSelf
Stills
Themes
canadarock concert