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The Who: Live at the Isle of Wight Festival 1970
8.3 / 10• 2009• 2h 14m•NR• English
MusicDocumentary
Storyline
Mod rockers The Who are captured live by director Murray Lerner at the legendary Isle of Wight festival in 1970, attended by 600,000 people. All the old classics are included in a typically energetic set; Moon the Loon, Roger the Dodger and Pete... the guitarist. And John Entwistle on bass.
Cast & Crew
Roger Daltrey
Himself
Lead
Pete Townshend
Himselft
Keith Moon
Himselft
John Entwistle
Himselft
What People Are Saying
5.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Murray Lerner's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
4.0
“Every frame feels alive. The Who: Live at the Isle of Wight Festival 1970 is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
