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20031h 30mFrank Cvitanovich,Bob Smeaton
IMDb 7.5 · Rotten Tomatoes 96% · Metacritic 85
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"Festival Express... The longest party in rock-n-roll history."

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.

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CanadaRock Concert

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Frequently asked questions

What is Festival Express (2003) about?

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.

Who stars in Festival Express?

Festival Express stars 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). The film was directed by Frank Cvitanovich.

How long is Festival Express?

Festival Express has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2003.

Is Festival Express worth watching?

Festival Express holds an IMDb rating of 7.5/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 96. Fans of Documentary, History, Music are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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