John Lennon: A Journey in the Life
John Lennon: A Journey in the Life
Release: 1985-12-06
·Runtime: 90m
Drama
Documentary
Music
To commemorate the fifth anniversary of John Lennon's murder. Journey in the Life chronicles the life of the musician, making use of dramatizations, fantasy-like images, and commentary. The material for the special is drawn from Lennon's writings and songs, along with stills, interviews, and documentary footage of the famous Beatle and dramatic recreations of his life.
Production Countries
United Kingdom
Production Companies
BBC
Cast
Sylvestra Le Touzel
as Julia
Michael Stainton
as Uncle George
Bruce Boa
as Leon Wildes
Derek Taylor
as Self
Bernard Hill
as John Lennon
Alan Polonsky
as David Peel
Jonathan Cecil
as Times Critic
Stanley Unwin
as Balloon Seller
Zoot Money
as Entertainer
Jerome Willis
as Registrar
Ray Burdis
as English Newsman
Roger Waters
as Self
John Lennon
as Self (archive footage)
Peter Cook
as Reverend
Edwin Starr
as Self