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Gimme Shelter

The music that thrilled the world… and the killing that stunned it!

★ 7.3 1970 92 min DocumentaryMusic

A detailed chronicle of the famous 1969 tour of the United States by the British rock band The Rolling Stones, which culminated with the disastrous and tragic concert held on December 6 at the Altamont Speedway Free Festival, an event of historical significance, as it marked the end of an era: the generation of peace and love suddenly became the generation of disillusionment.

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Gimme Shelter in its release era

Released in 1970, Gimme Shelter sits inside the 1970s catalog. Explore its creators, studio connections, genres and nearby releases from the same period.

Release
1970-12-13
TMDB score
7.3/10
Original language
EN
Status
Released
Production
United States of America
Studio
Maysles Films, Penforta
Topicshells angelsconcert filmrock concertdirect cinemamusic tour

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