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.
Cast: Rick Danko · Levon Helm · Garth Hudson · Richard Manuel · Robbie Robertson
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Original Title
Festival Express
Original Language
English
Production Country
United Kingdom, Netherlands
Release Date
09/19/2003
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Festival Express
2003·90 min
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.
Cast: Rick Danko · Levon Helm · Garth Hudson · Richard Manuel · Robbie Robertson