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Sympathy for the Devil (1968)

Movie ★ 6.3 115 min

Documentary Music

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.

Jean-Luc Godard Director Jean-Luc Godard Writer

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Quick facts

Released
December 1, 1968
Runtime
115 min
Rating
NR
Budget
$500,000
IMDb
tt0063665
Language
Studio
Cupid Productions

Themes

Cast

Mick Jagger Mick Jagger Self Keith Richards Keith Richards Self Brian Jones Brian Jones Self Charlie Watts Charlie Watts Self Bill Wyman Bill Wyman Self Anne Wiazemsky Anne Wiazemsky Eve Democracy Iain Quarrier Iain Quarrier Fascist Porno Book Seller Frankie Dymon Black Power Militant Sean Lynch Sean Lynch Commentary (voice) Danny Daniels Danny Daniels Black Power Militant Ilario Bisi-Pedro Ilario Bisi-Pedro Roy Stewart Black Power Militant Linbert Spencer Tommy Ansah Black Power Militant Michael McKay Rudi Patterson Mark Matthew Karl Lewis

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Frequently asked questions

What is Sympathy for the Devil about?
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.
Who directed Sympathy for the Devil?
Sympathy for the Devil was directed by Jean-Luc Godard.
Who stars in Sympathy for the Devil?
Sympathy for the Devil stars Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Brian Jones, Charlie Watts.
When was Sympathy for the Devil released?
Sympathy for the Devil is a 1968 documentary, music film.
Where can I watch Sympathy for the Devil?
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