The Making of Elton John: Madman Across the Water

1h
MusicDocumentary
8

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.

Cast

Elton John
Self
Leon Russell
Self
Bernie Taupin
Self
T Bone Burnett
Self
Danny Hutton
Self - Three Dog Night
Tony King
Self
Caleb Quaye
Self
Mark Radcliffe
Narrator

Crew

Andy Dunn
Director, Producer, Camera Operator, Sound
Graham Portbury
Online Editor
Sam Hollingdale
Colorist
Mark Cooper
Executive Producer
Ric Clark
Camera Operator, Sound
Jim Shreim
Camera Operator, Sound
Diana Sedgwick
Archival Footage Research
Philip Windeatt
Archival Footage Research

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