Festival Express (2003)

Festival Express... The longest party in rock-n-roll history.

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The filmed account of a large Canadian rock festival train tour boasting major acts. In the summer of 1970, a chartered train crossed Canada carrying some of the world's greatest rock bands. The Grateful Dead, Janis Joplin, The Band, Buddy Guy, and others lived (and partied) together for five days, stopping in major cities along the way to play live concerts. Their journey was filmed.

Release Date: September 19, 2003
Runtime: 1h 30m
Rating: 7.1/10 (25 votes)

Directors: Frank Cvitanovich, Bob Smeaton

Cast: Rick Danko, Levon Helm, Garth Hudson, Richard Manuel, Robbie Robertson, Janis Joplin, Jon Bauman, Richard Bell

canada rock concert

Full Cast (18 people)

Rick Danko as Self - The Band
Levon Helm as Self - The Band
Garth Hudson as Self - The Band
Richard Manuel as Self - The Band
Robbie Robertson as Self - The Band
Janis Joplin as Self
Jon Bauman as Self
Richard Bell as Self
Jerry Garcia as Self
Delaney Bramlett as Self
Bonnie Bramlett as Self
Mickey Hart as Self
Bob Weir as Self
Buddy Guy as Self
Ian Tyson as Self
Sylvia Tyson as Self
Phil Lesh as Self
Chris Hillman as Self

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Festival Express

Festival Express

Festival Express

Festival Express... The longest party in rock-n-roll history.

Festival Express

Festival Express

Festival Express... The longest party in rock-n-roll history.

90 min

The filmed account of a large Canadian rock festival train tour boasting major acts. In the summer of 1970, a chartered train crossed Canada carrying some of the world's greatest rock bands. The Grateful Dead, Janis Joplin, The Band, Buddy Guy, and others lived (and partied) together for five days, stopping in major cities along the way to play live concerts. Their journey was filmed.

Festival Express... The longest party in rock-n-roll history.

90 min

The filmed account of a large Canadian rock festival train tour boasting major acts. In the summer of 1970, a chartered train crossed Canada carrying some of the world's greatest rock bands. The Grateful Dead, Janis Joplin, The Band, Buddy Guy, and others lived (and partied) together for five days, stopping in major cities along the way to play live concerts. Their journey was filmed.

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Original LanguageEnglish

Release Date9/19/2003

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Cast

Rick Danko

as Self - The Band

Levon Helm

as Self - The Band

Garth Hudson

as Self - The Band

Richard Manuel

as Self - The Band

Robbie Robertson

as Self - The Band

Janis Joplin

as Self

JB

Jon Bauman

as Self

RB

Richard Bell

as Self

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Festival Express about?▾

The filmed account of a large Canadian rock festival train tour boasting major acts. In the summer of 1970, a chartered train crossed Canada carrying some of the world's greatest rock bands. The Grat…

How long is Festival Express?▾

1h 30m

When was Festival Express released?▾

September 19, 2003

Who directed Festival Express?▾

Frank Cvitanovich, Bob Smeaton

Who stars in Festival Express?▾

Rick Danko, Levon Helm, Garth Hudson

What genre is Festival Express?▾

Documentary, History, Music

Is Festival Express available to stream?▾

Yes, on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads