Sympathy for the Devil (1968)

12/01/1968 (GB) • 1h 55m

Documentary, Music

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.

Top Billed Cast

Anne Wiazemsky

Eve Democracy

Iain Quarrier

Fascist Porno Book Seller

Frankie Dymon

Black Power Militant

Sean Lynch

Commentary (voice)


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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

$500,000.00

Revenue

-

Keywords

social documentary

cultural conflict

social & cultural documentary

music documentary

cultural change

cultural history

the rolling stones

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