The Concert for Bangladesh (1972): Cast
The Concert for Bangladesh is a 1972 music documentary directed by Saul Swimmer, starring George Harrison, Ravi Shankar and Ringo Starr. It runs 1 hour 43 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 43m (103 min)
- Director
- Saul Swimmer
- Genres
- Documentary , Music
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Apple Corps
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Concert for Bangladesh About?
The premise of The Concert for Bangladesh without spoilers.
Documenting the historic 1971 benefit concerts that launched rock philanthropy and humanitarian outreach, the film follows George Harrison and sitar virtuoso Ravi Shankar as they gather leading musicians for two shows at Madison Square Garden on August 1. The performances aimed to raise awareness and funds for refugees fleeing the Bangladesh Liberation War’s genocide.
The Concert for Bangladesh Themes & Keywords
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- new york city
- drug
- guitarist
- guitar
- madison square garden manhattan new york city
- sitar
- united nations international children's fund
- charity event
- concert
- place name in title
- blues music
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- world music
- country music
- concert music
- bangladesh
- musician
- lip syncing
- folk music
- rock concert
- bassist
- singing
- live performance
- live concert
- bass
- composer
- song
- rock singer
- drummer
- drums
- electric guitar
- manhattan new york city
- rock 'n' roll
- singer
- rocker
- celebrity
- microphone
- crowd
- band
- audience
- concert film
- plagiarism
- miming
The Concert for Bangladesh Cast
George Harrison leads the cast, with Ravi Shankar and Ringo Starr. Directed by Saul Swimmer; 8 actors are credited in all.
- Director Saul Swimmer
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George Harrison as themselves - Ravi Shankar as themselves
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Ringo Starr as themselves -
Eric Clapton as themselves
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More from Saul Swimmer
More films directed by Saul Swimmer: Queen Rock Montreal, We Will Rock You, The Black Pearl and Mrs. Brown, You’ve Got a Lovely Daughter.
The Concert for Bangladesh Also Known As
15 alternative titles, including “George Harrison And Friends - The Concert for Bangladesh” and “Concierto para Bangladesh”.
- Also known as
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- George Harrison And Friends - The Concert for Bangladesh
- Concierto para Bangladesh
- Concerto para Bangladesh
- George Harrisons legendariske Bangladesh-koncert
- Koncerten for Bangla Desh
- Bangladesh-konsertti
- Le concert pour le Bangladesh
- To konserto tis agapis
- Banguradeshu no konsâto
- バングラデシュのコンサート
- Concerto para Bangla Desh
- Концерт для Бангладеш
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- Concierto para Bangla Desh
- Konzert für Bangladesh
- 孟加拉慈善演唱会
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George Harrison & Friends - The Concert for Bangladesh Revisited 2005 -
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The Concert for Bangladesh FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Concert for Bangladesh, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Concert for Bangladesh?
The Concert for Bangladesh runs 1 hour 43 minutes (103 minutes).
When was The Concert for Bangladesh released?
The Concert for Bangladesh was released on March 23, 1972.
Who directed The Concert for Bangladesh?
The Concert for Bangladesh was directed by Saul Swimmer.
More films by Saul Swimmer Who is in the cast of The Concert for Bangladesh?
The Concert for Bangladesh stars George Harrison, Ravi Shankar and Ringo Starr, among 8 credited actors.
Does The Concert for Bangladesh have a post-credit scene?
No. The Concert for Bangladesh has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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