2003
7.1 (22 votes)
1h 30m
Genres
Documentary
History
Music
Festival Express
Festival Express... The longest party in rock-n-roll history.
Overview
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.
Key Crew
Director: Frank Cvitanovich, Bob Smeaton
Top Cast
Rick Danko
Self - The Band
Levon Helm
Self - The Band
Garth Hudson
Self - The Band
Richard Manuel
Self - The Band
Robbie Robertson
Self - The Band
Janis Joplin
Self
Jon Bauman
Self
Richard Bell
Self
Videos
Festival Express Trailer HQ
