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Sympathy for the Devil(1968)
Status: Released
Date: 1968-12-01
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61 Votes
Time: 1h 55m
Jean-Luc Godard on Black Power, Rape, Murder, Fascism, Acid, Pornography, Sex, Revolution, Brutality and all the other things that make life worth living.
Overview:
While The Rolling Stones rehearse "Sympathy for the Devil" in the studio, an alternating narrative reflects on 1968 society, politics and culture through five different vignettes.
Languages: English.
Countries:
United Kingdom
Budget: $500,000.00
ProductionCompanies:
Cupid Productions
Movie: Sympathy for the Devil
Top 10 Billed Cast
Mick Jagger
Self
Keith Richards
Self
Brian Jones
Self
Charlie Watts
Self
Bill Wyman
Self
Anne Wiazemsky
Eve Democracy
Iain Quarrier
Fascist Porno Book Seller
Sean Lynch
Commentary (voice)
Danny Daniels
Black Power Militant
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