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Classic Albums: U2 - The Joshua Tree (1999): Cast

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Classic Albums: U2 - The Joshua Tree is a 1999 music documentary directed by Philip King and Nuala O’Connor, starring Paul McGuinness, Brian Eno and Daniel Lanois. It runs 59 minutes.

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Classic Albums: U2 - The Joshua Tree (1999) movie poster
Released
Runtime
59 min
Genres
Music , Documentary
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Classic Albums: U2 - The Joshua Tree About?

The premise of Classic Albums: U2 - The Joshua Tree without spoilers.

Released in March 1987, The Joshua Tree became the fastest‑selling album in British chart history, moving nearly 250,000 copies in its first week. It topped the US Billboard 200 for nine weeks, stayed 58 weeks in the Top 40 and earned the Grammy for Album of the Year. The documentary blends interview and archive footage with band members, manager Paul McGuinness and producers Brian Eno and Daniel Lanois, charting the album’s creation and its iconic 80s impact.

Classic Albums: U2 - The Joshua Tree Themes & Keywords

· 2 tags
  • rockumentary
  • u2
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Cast & crew

Classic Albums: U2 - The Joshua Tree Cast

Paul McGuinness leads the cast, with Brian Eno and Daniel Lanois. Directed by Philip King and Nuala O’Connor; 10 actors are credited in all.

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Classic Albums: U2 - The Joshua Tree Trailers & Videos

2 videos: 1 trailer and 1 clip.

Classic Albums: U2 - The Joshua Tree | Sneak Peek
  • Clip U2 « The Joshua Tree » - DVD Classic Album

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Classic Albums: U2 - The Joshua Tree FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Classic Albums: U2 - The Joshua Tree, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Classic Albums: U2 - The Joshua Tree?

Classic Albums: U2 - The Joshua Tree runs 59 minutes.

When was Classic Albums: U2 - The Joshua Tree released?

Classic Albums: U2 - The Joshua Tree was released on February 5, 1999.

Who directed Classic Albums: U2 - The Joshua Tree?

Classic Albums: U2 - The Joshua Tree was directed by Philip King and Nuala O’Connor.

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Who is in the cast of Classic Albums: U2 - The Joshua Tree?

Classic Albums: U2 - The Joshua Tree stars Paul McGuinness, Brian Eno and Daniel Lanois, among 10 credited actors.

Does Classic Albums: U2 - The Joshua Tree have a post-credit scene?

No. Classic Albums: U2 - The Joshua Tree has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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