Happy Birthday to John (1997): Cast
Happy Birthday to John is a 1997 documentary directed by Jonas Mekas, starring John Lennon, Yoko Ono and George Maciunas. It runs 24 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 24 min
- Director
- Jonas Mekas
- Genre
- Documentary
- Original language
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English
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Happy Birthday to John About?
The premise of Happy Birthday to John without spoilers.
On October 9 1972 an exhibition of John Lennon and Yoko Ono’s artwork, conceived by Fluxus chief George Maciunas, opened at the Syracuse Museum of Art in New York. That same day a diverse circle of their friends—including Ringo Starr, poet Allen Ginsberg, painter Paul Krasner and many others—assembled to honor John’s birthday. The film records the event in both picture and sound.
Happy Birthday to John Themes & Keywords
· 2 tags- independent film
- character name in title
Happy Birthday to John Cast
John Lennon leads the cast, with Yoko Ono and George Maciunas. Directed by Jonas Mekas; 9 actors are credited in all.
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Director Jonas Mekas
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John Lennon as themselves - Yoko Ono as themselves
- George Maciunas as themselves
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Ringo Starr as themselves
Also Starring in Happy Birthday to John
· 5 more- Allen Ginsberg Themselves
- Andy Warhol Themselves
- Shirley Clarke Themselves
- Miles Davis Themselves
- Paul Krassner Themselves
More from Jonas Mekas
More films directed by Jonas Mekas: Halloween 1990, To Barbara Rubin with Love, Brakhage Crosses Central Park and Warhol and Maciunas.
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Movies Like Happy Birthday to John
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Anything for John, One to One: John & Yoko and John Lennon: One to One Concert Live in New York.
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Anything for John 1993 -
One to One: John & Yoko 2025 -
John Lennon: One to One Concert Live in New York 1986 -
There We Are John… 1993 -
I Think They Call Him John 1964 -
Imagine: John Lennon 1988 -
Celebration at Big Sur 1971 -
Happy Birthday Mr Bean 2021 -
Scenes from the Life of Andy Warhol: Friendships & Intersections 1990 -
President Kennedy’s Birthday Salute 1962 -
John Cage: I Have Nothing to Say and I Am Saying It 1990 -
Come Together: A Night for John Lennon’s Words & Music 2001
Happy Birthday to John FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Happy Birthday to John, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Happy Birthday to John?
Happy Birthday to John runs 24 minutes.
When was Happy Birthday to John released?
Happy Birthday to John was released on October 9, 1997.
Who directed Happy Birthday to John?
Happy Birthday to John was directed by Jonas Mekas.
More films by Jonas Mekas Who is in the cast of Happy Birthday to John?
Happy Birthday to John stars John Lennon, Yoko Ono and George Maciunas, among 9 credited actors.
Does Happy Birthday to John have a post-credit scene?
No. Happy Birthday to John has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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