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Lambert & Stamp (2014)

Lambert & Stamp (2014), directed by James D. Cooper, starring Keith Moon and Roger Daltrey.

01/20/2014 BR Documentary and Music 2h

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In this crazy, chaotic gospel of chance, aspiring filmmakers Chris Stamp and Kit Lambert set out to search for a subject for their underground movie, leading them to discover, mentor, and manage the iconic band known as The Who and create rock 'n' roll history.

  • James D. CooperDirector

About the film

Lambert & Stamp is a 2014 American documentary film, produced and directed by James D. Cooper. The film had its world premiere at 2014 Sundance Film Festival on January 20, 2014. After its premiere at Sundance Film Festival, Sony Pictures Classics acquired the distribution rights of the film. The film later screened at 2014 Sundance London Film Festival on April 18, 2014. The film had its theatrical release in United States on April 3, 2015.

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Lambert & Stamp is a 2014 American documentary film, produced and directed by James D. Cooper. The film had its world premiere at 2014 Sundance Film Festival on January 20, 2014. After its premiere at Sundance Film Festival, Sony Pictures Classics acquired the distribution rights of the film. The film later screened at 2014 Sundance London Film Festival on April 18, 2014. The film had its theatrical release in United States on April 3, 2015.

Synopsis

The film narrates how aspiring filmmakers Chris Stamp and Kit Lambert, searching a subject for their underground movie, wound up discovering, mentoring and co-managing the English rock band the 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

Lambert & Stamp received positive reviews from critics. Rob Nelson of Variety, 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." David Rooney in his review for The Hollywood Reporter praised the film by saying that "A wonderfully alive behind-the-music chronicle that rescues two genuine mavericks from the footnotes of rock history."

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What is Lambert & Stamp about?

Lambert & Stamp: In this crazy, chaotic gospel of chance, aspiring filmmakers Chris Stamp and Kit Lambert set out to search for a subject for their underground movie, leading them to discover, mentor, and manage the iconic band known as The Who and create rock 'n' roll history.

Who directed Lambert & Stamp?

Lambert & Stamp was directed by James D. Cooper in 2014.

Who stars in Lambert & Stamp?

The cast of Lambert & Stamp includes Keith Moon, Roger Daltrey, Pete Townshend, John Entwistle and Christopher Stamp.

How long is Lambert & Stamp?

Lambert & Stamp runs for 120 minutes, or 2h00.

Where can I watch Lambert & Stamp?

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