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Depeche Mode 101

Depeche Mode 101

1989 2h 0mDocumentaryMusic

A fascinating documentary focusing on backstage realities of art and business during the British synthesizer band's 1988 American tour.

4.0/5

TMDB score· 38 votes

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Synopsis

A fascinating documentary focusing on backstage realities of art and business during the British synthesizer band's 1988 American tour.

The vibe

pop musicnew wavemusic tourdepeche modefamous songmusic concertconcert footage

Behind it

Chris HegedusChris HegedusDirectorD. A. PennebakerD. A. PennebakerDirectorDavid DawkinsDirector

Cast

Alan WilderAlan WilderSelf
Martin GoreMartin GoreSelf
Dave GahanDave GahanSelf
Andy 'Fletch' FletcherAndy 'Fletch' FletcherSelf
Oliver ChesterSelf - The Bus
Mia DecaroSelf - The Bus
Sandra FergusSelf - The Bus
Christopher HardwickSelf - The Bus
Jay SerkenSelf - The Bus
Elizabeth LazloSelf - The Bus
Chris ParzialeSelf - The Bus
Margaret MouzakitisSelf - The Bus
Tamsin LeeSelf - Cruise Director
Marcello RomeroSelf - Tour Guide
Dave CharestSelf - Bus Driver
VivianSelf - The Girlfriend
EdwardSelf - Her 'Friend'

Director

Chris Hegedus, D. A. Pennebaker, David Dawkins

Release date

27 Apr 1989

Runtime

2h 0m

Studio

Mute Film, Pennebaker Associates Inc.

Language

English

Country

United Kingdom

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