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Chuck Berry: Hail! Hail! Rock 'N' Roll

Starring: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Don Everly Director: Taylor Hackford
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The unforgettable life and music of pioneering legend Chuck Berry are celebrated in this landmark feature film, capturing a once-in-a-lifetime gathering of rock and roll's finest! In 1986, Keith Richards invited a roster of great musicians to honor Chuck Berry for an evening of music to commemorate Berry's 60th birthday, including performances by Eric Clapton, Robert Cray, Linda Rondstadt, Etta James and Julian Lennon, along with archival footage of an unforgettable duet by Chuck and John Lennon! Also featuring insightful interviews with many of the original creators of rock and roll: Jerry Lee Lewis, Little Richard, Roy Orbison, Bo Diddley, The Everly Bros, and Willie Dixon. This dynamite crowd pleaser from director Taylor Hackford (Ray) will keep your toes tapping and your soul rocking all night long!

DISC ONE: The feature film, presented in a new anamorphic widescreen transfer with spectacular new DTS and Dolby Digital 5.1 audio, plus the original Dolby Stereo theatrical mix with a new introduction to the film by director Taylor Hackford and two theatrical trailers.

DISC TWO: 54 minutes of never-before-seen Chuck Berry rehearsals in DTS and 5.1 audio: "Guitar Jam" (with Keith Richards and Eric Clapton), "Mean Old World" (with solos by Eric Clapton, Johnnie Johnson, and Chuck Lavell), "Understand Each Other" (with Eric Clapton), "Hoochie Coochie Gal" (with Etta James), and "Standards Medley" (with Johnnie Johnson)! Plus ... "The Reluctant Movie Star," a one-hour documentary covering the making of the film.



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New introduction to the film by director Taylor Hackford
Theatrical trailer
More than 2 hours of bonus features
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Great for all who like rock (and roll) music, Jun 25 2003
By Robin C. Smith (Westchester County, NY, United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Hail Hail Rock N Roll (VHS Tape)
This is a lovely account of Chuck Berry as told by himself and many other famous musicians (Keith Richards, Little Richard, Jerry Lee Lewis, Eric Clapton, Bruce Springsteen etc. etc.) as they prepare for a concert with a Keith Richards-organized band. What I think is unusual about it and what makes it one of the best "rock films" is that it clearly also presents Chuck as the often-difficult character he clearly is instead of being a hagiography. In fact, knowing this and seeing his humanity, makes the music all the more powerful. Keith Richards (as so often) is priceless, his musical contribution is superb. Chuck "correcting" Keith on his intro to "O Carol" is wonderful. Can you hear the difference between his and Chuck's rendition? The final concert is superb with all the guest stars appearing and keeping a lowish profile. The stars are Berry and, even though he tries very hard not to overshadow the man, Richards who shows us (once again) that there is no one who plays Chuck Berry better than Keith.

I recommend it to any one who likes rock music. Berry is a giant and here he is with other giants.

Of course now it needs to be on DVD....

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4.0 out of 5 stars Good, Aug 12 2000
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This review is from: Hail Hail Rock N Roll (VHS Tape)
A lot of criticisms could be leveled at Chuck Berry as a human being, but this movie displays the original that he is. He has charisma, and humor, and talent, and it's all on display here. One flaw is--being the control freak Keith Richards says he is--Berry really controls interviews with family and his secretary. He literally cuts off the interview with his wife, and the jail-questions with his administrator (who charmingly tries to avoid saying anything that will reveal her age!) But Berry trying to censor details of his life I suppose reveals a major detail in itself. I'm a Stones freak, and it was endearing to see Keith having to act subordinate to his idol. The several times in the movie when Chuck comes up to Keith while Keith is playing, you can see Keith thinking, "Oh, God, I hope he likes the way I'm playing here!" Keith Richards acting like a shy school-boy in the face of a more dominant boy on the playground only makes me a bigger Stones fan. Keith was willing to put up with Berry's tantrums, etc., because he so reveres Berry, and wanted people to see this film. Berry has talent, baby. What few rock stars have. Most have a gimmick and an attitude, and nothing more. And few of them will be having documentaries made about them when they are in their 60's.
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5.0 out of 5 stars the crown royal of rock and roll movies, Jul 11 2004
By Matthew Hanhauser "stink bomber" (summerville, sc United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Hail Hail Rock N Roll (VHS Tape)
this, to me stands as one of the greatest rock films ever. to see chuck berry- the true king of rock and roll- playing as good as he ever did, cantankerous as he ever was, proud and unapologetic,a real american legend. i loved all the other reviews. this movie really touched me. hail hail rock and roll.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Still have to wonder?
Chuck Berry gave it to Keith Richards relentlessly both during the rehearsels for this concert and all throughout the show in St Louis that night! Read more
Published on Dec 21 2002 by rob nickel

5.0 out of 5 stars Keith Comes Through Again For His Idol
Back in the glory days of the British Invasion, Chuck Berry and Little Richard and Carl Perkins, et. Read more
Published on Nov 7 2001 by plsilverman

4.0 out of 5 stars Like Chuck Berry, the Blues or Rock-n-Roll? Buy this video!
I first saw this documentary on TV and, when I found the video, bought it immediately (actually, I'd like to see it in DVD format cuz I'd buy that, too). Read more
Published on Jan 12 2001 by L. Thacker

5.0 out of 5 stars A fun, in-depth documentary of a huge cultural force
Sure you could buy the soundtrack, but in the movie there's more, besides the amazing visual element. A lot of the fun of the movie is in the rehearsal and interview parts. Read more
Published on Mar 19 2000 by Blues for Breakfast

5.0 out of 5 stars Johnny B. Rocking!
Whenever I'm bored and need a fill of Rock 'n Roll, I'll throw this video in and soon I'll remember what Rock 'n Roll is all about. Read more
Published on Mar 6 2000 by Robert J. Benjamin

5.0 out of 5 stars best rock n roll movie ever!
Chuck Berry invented much of rock n roll and was arguably its greatest showman. Only Elvis or Jimi Hendrix at their wildest could match Berry on stage. Read more
Published on Feb 9 2000 by G. Wallace

4.0 out of 5 stars Loving Tribute to a man who really did it his way.
Forget Frank Sinatra...Keith Richard's amazing 'Hail Hail Rock and Roll' leaves no doubt about who is the most important influence on contemporary music. Read more
Published on Feb 5 2000 by John Cobb

5.0 out of 5 stars one of the best concert films ever
i really enjoyed this event.hearing the story and watching the Legend that is chuck berry was incredible.it still feels like it came out just yesterday. Read more
Published on Jan 28 2000 by mistermaxxx@yahoo.com

3.0 out of 5 stars Only half the story
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5.0 out of 5 stars A warm, sweet tribute to Rock and role pioneer Chuck Berry.
This is a totally satisfying full-length movie. I collect concert videos and this is one of my favorites. I watch it quite often. Read more
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