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The Making of Elton John: Madman Across the Water

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The Making of Elton John: Madman Across the Water

8.0

1h 0m

2010

Synopsis

Documentary exploring Elton John's childhood, apprenticeship in the British music business, sudden stardom in the US at the dawn of the 70s and his musical heyday. Plus the backstory to the album reuniting him with Leon Russell, his American mentor. Features extensive exclusive interviews with Elton, plus colleagues and collaborators including Bernie Taupin, Leon Russell and others.

Director

Andy Dunn

MusicDocumentary

Cast & Crew

Elton John

Elton John

as Self

Leon Russell

Leon Russell

as Self

Bernie Taupin

Bernie Taupin

as Self

T Bone Burnett

T Bone Burnett

as Self

Danny Hutton

Danny Hutton

as Self - Three Dog Night

Tony King

as Self

Caleb Quaye

as Self

Mark Radcliffe

Mark Radcliffe

as Narrator

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