The Queen Phenomenon

Dec 31, 1995

1h 0m

★ 8.0

in the lap of the gods

Overview

Retrospective documentary about the British rock band "Queen", from the 1970s till the death of Freddie Mercury, victim of AIDS. Includes interviews with the band members, friends and fans, behind the scenes material, the making of music videos, concerts and lots of music.

Genres

Documentary

TV Movie

Production Companies

Queen Films

DoRo Productions

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Cast

Self (archive footage)

Freddie Mercury

Self

Brian May

Self

John Deacon

Self

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6.5

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The Queen Phenomenon

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