Woodstock
"3 days of peace, music...and love."
Originally released in 1970. Woodstock is a documentary/history film. directed by Michael Wadleigh. With a runtime of 3h 45m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Richie Havens, Joan Baez, and Roger Daltrey
Synopsis
An intimate look at the Woodstock Music & Art Festival held in Bethel, NY in 1969, from preparation through cleanup, with historic access to insiders, blistering concert footage, and portraits of the concertgoers; negative and positive aspects are shown, from drug use by performers to naked fans sliding in the mud, from the collapse of the fences by the unexpected hordes to the surreal arrival of National Guard helicopters with food and medical assistance for the impromptu city of 500,000.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 26, 1970
55 years ago
Runtime
3h 45m
225 minutes total
User Rating
7.5/10
Great (286 votes)
Budget
$600K
Production budget
Box Office
$50M
83.3x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Richie Havens
as Self
Joan Baez
as Self
Roger Daltrey
as Self - The Who
John Entwistle
as Self - The Who
Keith Moon
as Self - The Who
Pete Townshend
as Self - The Who
Joe Cocker
as Self
Country Joe McDonald
as Self - Country Joe and the Fish
Barry Melton
as Self - Country Joe and the Fish
Greg Dewey
as Self - Country Joe and the Fish
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $600,000
- Revenue
- $50,000,000
Production Companies
- Wadleigh-Maurice
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Woodstock about?
An intimate look at the Woodstock Music & Art Festival held in Bethel, NY in 1969, from preparation through cleanup, with historic access to insiders, blistering concert footage, and portraits of t...
Who directed Woodstock?
Woodstock was directed by Michael Wadleigh.
How long is Woodstock?
Woodstock has a runtime of 3 hours and 45 minutes (225 minutes total).
When was Woodstock released?
Woodstock was released on March 26, 1970 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Woodstock?
The main cast of Woodstock includes Richie Havens, Joan Baez, Roger Daltrey, John Entwistle, Keith Moon.
Is Woodstock worth watching?
Woodstock has a user rating of 7.5/10 based on 286 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.