The Making of Elton John: Madman Across the Water
2010•1h 0m•8.0•Released
MusicDocumentary
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.
Director
Andy Dunn
Studio
BBC
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
Production
Company
BBC
Producer
Andy Dunn
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