Keith Richards: Under the Influence

Sep 18, 2015

1h 22m

★ 6.7

Overview

A portrait of Keith Richards that takes us on a journey to discover the genesis of his sound as a songwriter, guitarist and performer.

Genres

Documentary

Music

Production Companies

Tremolo Productions

Keith Richards: Under the Influence Trailers

Cast

Self

Keith Richards

Self - Journalist

Anthony DeCurtis

Self - Producer

Steve Jordan

Self

Tom Waits

Self - Guitar Technician

Pierre de Beauport

Self

Buddy Guy

Self

Waddy Wachtel

Self - Band Member

Ivan Neville

Self - Band Member

Clifton Anderson

Self - Band Member

Kevin Batchelor

Self - Band Member

Larry Campbell

Self - Band Member

Charles Dougherty

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6.9

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