The Velvet Underground (2021)
Experience the iconic rock band's legacy in the first major documentary to tell their story. Directed with the era’s avant-garde spirit by Todd Haynes, this kaleidoscopic oral history combines exclusive interviews with dazzling archival footage.
Director: Todd Haynes
Writers: Todd Haynes
Stars: Lou Reed, John Cale, Sterling Morrison, Maureen Tucker
The Velvet Underground is a 2021 American Documentary/Music film directed by Todd Haynes, starring Lou Reed, John Cale, Sterling Morrison, Maureen Tucker. It runs 2h 1m and is rated R. The film holds a 6.8/10 rating from 126 votes on TMDB.
Cast
Lou Reed
Self (archive footage)
John Cale
Self
Sterling Morrison
Self (archive footage)
Maureen Tucker
Self
Jonas Mekas
Self
Jonathan Richman
Self
John Waters
Self
Nico
Self (archive footage)
David Bowie
Self (voice)
Doug Yule
Self (archive footage)
Danny Fields
Self
La Monte Young
Self
Details
| Release Date | Oct 15, 2021 |
|---|---|
| Country | United States |
| Original Language | English |
| Runtime | 2h 1m |
| Rating | R (US) |
| Production | Motto Pictures, Polygram Entertainment, Verve Label Group |
| IMDb ID | tt7230750 |
| TMDB ID | 543836 |
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