Sympathy for the Devil
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Sympathy for the Devil (1968)

30/11/1968 (GB)
Documentary, Music
1h 55m

Jean-Luc Godard on Black Power, Rape, Murder, Fascism, Acid, Pornography, Sex, Revolution, Brutality and all the other things that make life worth living.

Overview

While The Rolling Stones rehearse "Sympathy for the Devil" in the studio, an alternating narrative reflects on 1968 society, politics and culture through five different vignettes.

  • Jean-Luc GodardDirector, Writer
  • Status

    Released

  • Original Language

    English

  • Budget

    $500,000

Keywords

  • social documentary
  • cultural conflict
  • social & cultural documentary
  • music documentary
  • cultural change
  • cultural history
  • the rolling stones

Top Billed Cast

Mick Jagger

Mick Jagger

Self

Keith Richards

Keith Richards

Self

Brian Jones

Brian Jones

Self

Charlie Watts

Charlie Watts

Self

Bill Wyman

Bill Wyman

Self

Anne Wiazemsky

Anne Wiazemsky

Eve Democracy

Iain Quarrier

Iain Quarrier

Fascist Porno Book Seller

Frankie Dymon

Black Power Militant

Sean Lynch

Sean Lynch

Commentary (voice)

Danny Daniels

Danny Daniels

Black Power Militant

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