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Elton John: Tantrums & Tiaras

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Elton John: Tantrums & Tiaras

Jun 25, 1997

1h 14m

★ 6.1

Behind the scenes of a superstar's incredible lifestyle... as captured by his partner.

Overview

Unprecedented access into one of the world's greatest musical talents and his larger than life lifestyle: Elton John. With frank, funny, and touching filmmaking, this documentary is a fascinating and honest look at the complex character of a modern day composer and performing artist.

Genres

Documentary

Music

Production Companies

Rocket Pictures

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Cast

Elton John

Self

Elton John

David Furnish

Self

David Furnish

John Reid

Self

John Reid

Lulu

Self

Lulu

No Image

Self

Bob Halley

Tony Parsons

Self

Tony Parsons

Sheila Farebrother

Self

Sheila Farebrother

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