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Heroes of Rock and Roll (1979)
TV Movie | 120 min | Documentary, Music

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Heroes of Rock and Roll (1979)

TV Movie | 120 min | Documentary, Music

Jeff Bridges hosts and narrates a comprehensive documentary chronicling 25 years of music and youth in action. Featuring rarely-seen performances, newsreels, film trailers, interviews, rehearsals and private footage.

Directors

Malcolm Leo | Andrew Solt

Writers

Malcolm Leo | Andrew Solt (written by)

Producers

Malcolm Leo | Andrew Solt

Cinematographer

Stan Lazan

Editors

Glenn Farr | Bud Friedgen

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Updated Feb 9, 1979

Release date

Feb 9, 1979 (United States)

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43 cast members

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