John Lennon: A Journey in the Life (1985)
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.
Director: Ken Howard
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Bernard Hill as John Lennon |
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Tim McEvoy as Young John Lennon |
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Benjie Lawrence as Small John Lennon |
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Sylvestra Le Touzel as Julia |
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Peter Faulkner as Freddy |
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Rosalind Shanks as Aunt Mimi |
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Michael Stainton as Uncle George |
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Peter Cook as Reverend |
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Stanley Unwin as Balloon Seller |
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Zoot Money as Entertainer |
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Helen Shapiro as Cynthia |
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Megumi Shimanuki as Yoko Ono |
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Jerome Willis as Registrar |
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Alan Polonsky as David Peel |
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Jonathan Cecil as Times Critic |
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Bruce Boa as Leon Wildes |
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Ray Burdis as English Newsman |
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Keith Edwards as American Newsman |
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Robert Marshall as Baby |
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Bill Harry as Self |
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Derek Taylor as Self |
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Roger Waters as Self |
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Edwin Starr as Self |
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Linda Thompson as Self |
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Carl Wayne as Self |
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John Lennon as Self (archive footage) |
| Sound | John Altman | Music |
| Visual Effects | Danny Popkin | Visual Effects |
| Directing | Ken Howard | Director |
| Production | Daniel Wolf | Producer |
| Sound | John Altman | Music Arranger |