Swinging London 66-67
Peter Whitehead’s disjointed Swinging London documentary, subtitled “A Pop Concerto,” comprises a number of different “movements,” each depicting a different theme underscored by music: A early version of Pink Floyd’s “Interstellar Overdrive” plays behind some arty nightclub scenes, while Chris Farlowe’s rendition of the Rolling Stones’ “Out of Time” accompanies a young woman’s description of London nightlife and the vacuousness of her own existence. In another segment, the Marquess of Kensington (Robert Wace) croons the nostalgic “Changing of the Guard” to shots of Buckingham Palace’s changing of the guard, and recording act Vashti are seen at work in the studio. Sandwiched between are clips of Mick Jagger (discussing revolution), Andrew Loog Oldham (discussing his future) – and Julie Christie, Michael Caine, Lee Marvin, and novelist Edna O’Brien (each discussing sex). The best part is footage of the riot that interrupted the Stones’ 1966 Royal Albert Hall concert.
Made in GB
4.5/10
1967
Server
Having issues? Try switching to a different server.
Cast
Vashti Bunyan
As Self
Michael Caine
As Self
Allen Ginsberg
As Self
Mick Jagger
As Self
Julie Christie
As Self
Vanessa Redgrave
As Self
Syd Barrett
As Self
Jim Brown
As Self
Eric Burdon
As Self
Lee Marvin
As Self
Roman Polanski
As Self
Keith Richards
As Self
Christopher Stamp
As Self
Terence Stamp
As Self
Sharon Tate
As Self
Edna O'Brien
As Self
Andrew Loog Oldham
As Self
Alan Aldridge
As Self
David Hockney
As Self
More