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Gimme Shelter

19701h 32m7.3 / 10

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

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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Checked Sep 5, 2026

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Synopsis

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.

More about Gimme Shelter

Cast

Mick JaggerSelf - The Rolling Stones Member
Charlie WattsSelf - The Rolling Stones Member
Keith RichardsSelf - The Rolling Stones Member
Mick TaylorSelf - The Rolling Stones Member
Bill WymanSelf - The Rolling Stones Member
Marty BalinSelf
Sonny BargerSelf
Melvin BelliSelf

Credits

Directed by
Albert Maysles, Charlotte Zwerin, David Maysles

Production details

Status
Released
Original language
English
Box office
$252.6K

Production

  • Maysles FilmsUnited States
  • Penforta

Themes

concert filmdirect cinemahells angelsmusic tourrock concert