CinemaOSMovie · 2010 · 1h 0m

The Making of Elton John: Madman Across the Water

80%(2)IMDbMusicDocumentary

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.

Directed byAndy Dunn

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Status
Released
Runtime
1h 0m
Language
EN
Released
October 30, 2010
Studios
BBC

Featuring

Cast & crew

8 credited
Starring
Elton John

Elton John

Self

Leon Russell

Leon Russell

Self

Bernie Taupin

Bernie Taupin

Self

T Bone Burnett

T Bone Burnett

Self

Danny Hutton

Danny Hutton

Self - Three Dog Night

Tony King

Self

Caleb Quaye

Self

Mark Radcliffe

Mark Radcliffe

Narrator

Creative team
Directed by
Andy Dunn
Andy Dunn
Produced by
Andy Dunn
Andy Dunn

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