Movie
Festival Express
Released: September 19, 2003 (2003)
Runtime: 90 minutes
Genres: Documentary, History, Music
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.
Main Cast (Top 10 billed, oldest first)
- Garth Hudson as Self - The Band
Age at release: 66
- Levon Helm as Self - The Band
Age at release: 63
- Jerry Garcia as Self
Age at release: 61
- Richard Manuel as Self - The Band
Age at release: 60
- Janis Joplin as Self
Age at release: 60
- Mickey Hart as Self
Age at release: 60
- Rick Danko as Self - The Band
Age at release: 59
- Bonnie Bramlett as Self
Age at release: 58
- Richard Bell as Self
Age at release: 57
- Jon Bauman as Self
Age at release: 56
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- Ian Tyson as Self
Age at release: 69
- Buddy Guy as Self
Age at release: 67
- Phil Lesh as Self
Age at release: 63
- Bob Weir as Self
Age at release: 55
- Chris Hillman as Self
Age at release: Unknown