Gimme Shelter (1970)

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The music that thrilled the world… and the killing that stunned it!

A detailed chronicle of the famous 1969 tour of the United States by the British rock band The Rolling Stones, which culminated with the disastrous and tragic concert held on December 6 at the Altamont Speedway Free Festival, an event of historical significance, as it marked the end of an era: the generation of peace and love suddenly became the generation of disillusionment.

• Released: 1970-12-13
• Genres: Documentary, Music
• Runtime: 1h 32m
• Status: Released
• TMDB rating: 7.4/10 from 203 votes

Directed by Albert Maysles, Charlotte Zwerin, David Maysles.

Top cast

• Mick Jagger as Self - The Rolling Stones Member
• Charlie Watts as Self - The Rolling Stones Member
• Keith Richards as Self - The Rolling Stones Member
• Mick Taylor as Self - The Rolling Stones Member
• Bill Wyman as Self - The Rolling Stones Member
• Marty Balin as Self
• Sonny Barger as Self
• Melvin Belli as Self
• Dick Carter as Self
• Jack Casady as Self

Full cast & crew

Where to watch Gimme Shelter

• United States: stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Cinemax Amazon Channel, HBO Max, Cinemax Apple TV channel; rent on Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube; buy on Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube
• Canada: rent on Apple TV Store, YouTube; buy on Apple TV Store, YouTube

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