Classic Albums: Duran Duran - Rio (2008)
This entry in the Classic Albums series examines RIO, the 1982 release that put Duran Duran on the road to stardom. Looking back at the creation and release of the hit singles "Hungry Like the Wolf," "Save a Prayer," and many others, the critical retrospective analyzes the album's overall effect on the musical landscape of the early 1980s. The optimistic and celebratory album generated a string of hit singles and groundbreaking videos, catapulting the band to global stardom. This DVD tells the story behind the writing, recording, and subsequent success of the album through newly filmed interviews, musical demonstrations, and both new and archival performances.
Director: George Scott
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Simon Le Bon as Self |
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John Taylor as Self |
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Nick Rhodes as Self |
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Roger Taylor as Self |
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Russell Mulcahy as Self |
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David Kershenbaum as Self |
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Colin Thurston as Self (archive footage) |
| Directing | George Scott | Director |
| Production | Nick De Grunwald | Producer |
| Production | Terry Shand | Executive Producer |
| Production | Martin R. Smith | Producer |
| Production | Jamie Rugge-Price | Executive Producer |
| Production | Geoff Kempin | Executive Producer |
| Production | Bous De Jong | Executive Producer |
