Lambert & Stamp
| Lambert & Stamp | |
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 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | James D. Cooper |
| Produced by | James D. Cooper Douglas Graves Loretta Harms |
| Cinematography | James D. Cooper |
| Edited by | Christopher Tellefsen |
| Music by | The Who |
Production companies | Harms/Cooper, Motorcinema, Inc. Production |
| Distributed by | Sony Pictures Classics |
Release dates |
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Running time | 120 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Languages | English French German |
Lambert & Stampis a 2014 Americandocumentary film,produced and directed by James D. Cooper.[1][2]The film had its world premiere at2014 Sundance Film Festivalon January 20, 2014.[3][4]
After its premiere atSundance Film Festival,Sony Pictures Classicsacquired the distribution rights of the film.[5][6]The film later screened at2014 Sundance London Film Festivalon April 18, 2014.[7][8]The film had its theatrical release in United States on April 3, 2015.[9]
Synopsis
[edit]The film narrates how aspiring filmmakersChris StampandKit Lambert,searching a subject for their underground movie, wound up discovering, mentoring and co-managing the English rock bandThe Who.The film includes never before seen footage of the band from Stamp's personal archive, including film from the 1966 Windsor festival, which was not known to exist.
Reception
[edit]Lambert & Stampreceived positive reviews from critics. Rob Nelson ofVariety,said in his review that "James D. Cooper's impeccably directed debut is a definitive screen bio of the Who and its-rock operatic rise."[10]David Rooney in his review forThe Hollywood Reporterpraised the film by saying that "A wonderfully alive behind-the-music chronicle that rescues two genuine mavericks from the footnotes of rock history."[11]
References
[edit]- ^"Meet 'Lambert & Stamp': The Unlikely Duo That Tamed the Who".RetrievedMay 7,2014.
- ^"Sundance Adds 'Lambert & Stamp' to Documentary Premieres".RetrievedMay 7,2014.
- ^"Sundance 2014: Documentary Premieres".RetrievedMay 7,2014.
- ^"Sundance: Who Managers Docu Joins Premieres Lineup".RetrievedMay 7,2014.
- ^"Sony Pictures Classics Buys The Who Docu 'Lambert & Stamp'".RetrievedMay 7,2014.
- ^"Sony Pictures Classics Joins Together With Who Managers Docu 'Lambert & Stamp'".RetrievedMay 7,2014.
- ^"The Who documentary 'Lambert & Stamp' added to Sundance lineup".RetrievedMay 7,2014.
- ^"Sundance Adds Documentary About The Who Managers 'Lambert & Stamp'".RetrievedMay 7,2014.
- ^"Lambert & Stamp".RetrievedFebruary 13,2015.
- ^"Sundance Film Review: 'Lambert & Stamp'".RetrievedMay 7,2014.
- ^"Lambert & Stamp: Sundance Review".RetrievedMay 7,2014.
