The Freddie Mercury Tribute Concert
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The Freddie Mercury Tribute Concert

8.4 / 10 1992 4h 30mNR English
MusicDocumentary

Storyline

A live concert in tribute to Freddie Mercury, former lead singer of Queen. Mercury died of AIDS and so some of the proceeds of this concert went to AIDS research. Features performers such as Metallica, Def Leppard, Elton John, Axl Rose, Extreme, George Michael, and many others. Performers alternate between doing their own hits, covering Queen songs, or jamming with the surviving members of Queen.

Cast & Crew

Brian May

Brian May

Self

Lead
Roger Taylor

Roger Taylor

Self

John Deacon

John Deacon

Self

Freddie Mercury

Freddie Mercury

Self (archive footage)

David Bowie

David Bowie

Self

Rick Allen

Rick Allen

Self

James Hetfield

James Hetfield

Self

Annie Lennox

Annie Lennox

Self

What People Are Saying

5.0
A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. David Mallet's vision lands with breathtaking precision.
Manohla Dargis, The New York Times
4.0
Every frame feels alive. The Freddie Mercury Tribute Concert is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.
Anthony Lane, The New Yorker