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The Who: The Kids Are Alright (1979): Cast

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The Who: The Kids Are Alright is a 1979 music documentary directed by Jeff Stein, starring Keith Moon, Ringo Starr and Steve Martin. It runs 1 hour 41 minutes.

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The Who: The Kids Are Alright (1979) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 41m (101 min)
Director
Jeff Stein
Genres
Documentary , Music
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Who: The Kids Are Alright About?

The premise of The Who: The Kids Are Alright without spoilers.

Through concert footage and interviews, the documentary offers a detailed portrait of the British rock group The Who, following their evolution from their 1964 formation to 1978. It highlights their wild stage antics and ends with the band’s final performance featuring longtime drummer Keith Moon, filmed at Shepperton Studios in May 1978, three months before his death.

The Who: The Kids Are Alright Themes & Keywords

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  • rock band
  • british music
  • comedian
  • smashing a guitar
  • the who
  • performance
  • interview
  • drums
  • bass
  • guitar
  • reference to rin tin tin
  • montage
+13 more
  • woodstock
  • rock 'n' roll
  • title based on song
  • rock music
  • musician
  • concert footage
  • behind the scenes
  • archive footage
  • 1970s
  • 1960s
  • rockumentary
  • dominatrix
  • independent film
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Cast & crew

The Who: The Kids Are Alright Cast

Keith Moon leads the cast, with Ringo Starr and Steve Martin. Directed by Jeff Stein; 10 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Jeff Stein

More films directed by Jeff Stein: The Who - At Kilburn 1977 and Mother Goose Rock ’n’ Rhyme.

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The Who: The Kids Are Alright Trailers & Videos

The trailer of The Who: The Kids Are Alright.

The Kids Are Alright trailer - The Who, Ringo Starr

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The Who: The Kids Are Alright FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Who: The Kids Are Alright, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Who: The Kids Are Alright?

The Who: The Kids Are Alright runs 1 hour 41 minutes (101 minutes).

When was The Who: The Kids Are Alright released?

The Who: The Kids Are Alright was released on May 14, 1979.

Who directed The Who: The Kids Are Alright?

The Who: The Kids Are Alright was directed by Jeff Stein.

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Who is in the cast of The Who: The Kids Are Alright?

The Who: The Kids Are Alright stars Keith Moon, Ringo Starr and Steve Martin, among 10 credited actors.

Does The Who: The Kids Are Alright have a post-credit scene?

No. The Who: The Kids Are Alright has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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