John Lennon: A Journey in the Life

The read

It runs a compact 1h 30m.

Synopsis

To commemorate the fifth anniversary of John Lennon's murder. Journey in the Life chronicles the life of the musician, making use of dramatizations, fantasy-like images, and commentary. The material for the special is drawn from Lennon's writings and songs, along with stills, interviews, and documentary footage of the famous Beatle and dramatic recreations of his life.

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Key crew

• Ken HowardDirector

Cast

• Bernard HillJohn Lennon
• Tim McEvoyYoung John Lennon
• Benjie LawrenceSmall John Lennon
• Sylvestra Le TouzelJulia
• Peter FaulknerFreddy
• Rosalind ShanksAunt Mimi
• Michael StaintonUncle George
• Peter CookReverend
• Stanley UnwinBalloon Seller
• Zoot MoneyEntertainer
• Helen ShapiroCynthia
• Megumi ShimanukiYoko Ono

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