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The Who: The Kids Are Alright

June 15, 1979 · 101 min · 7.3/10 · Documentary, Music

Through concert performances and interviews, this film offers us a comprehensive look at the British pioneer rock group, The Who. It captures their zany craziness and outrageous antics from the initial formation of the group in 1964 to 1978. It notably features the band's last performance with long-term drummer Keith Moon, filmed at Shepperton Studios in May 1978, three months before his death.

Director: Jeff Stein
Writers: Jeff Stein

Cast

Roger Daltrey
Roger Daltrey
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John Entwistle
John Entwistle
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Pete Townshend
Pete Townshend
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Keith Moon
Keith Moon
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Ringo Starr
Ringo Starr
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Steve Martin
Steve Martin
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Russell Harty
Russell Harty
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Tom Smothers
Tom Smothers
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Ken Russell
Ken Russell
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Melvyn Bragg
Melvyn Bragg
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Crew

  • Writer: Jeff Stein
  • Director: Jeff Stein
  • Producer: Bill Curbishley
  • Producer: Tony Klinger
  • Editor: Ed Rothkowitz

Overview

Through concert performances and interviews, this film offers us a comprehensive look at the British pioneer rock group, The Who. It captures their zany craziness and outrageous antics from the initial formation of the group in 1964 to 1978. It notably features the band's last performance with long-term drummer Keith Moon, filmed at Shepperton Studios in May 1978, three months before his death.

Official Videos

The Kids Are Alright trailer - The Who, Ringo Starr