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WHAM!

WHAM!

20237.31h 32m

Overview

Through archival interviews and footage, George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley relive the arc of their Wham! career, from 70s best buds to 80s pop icons.

Directed by Chris Smith
Produced by Simon Halfon, John Battsek, Chris Smith
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Top Cast

Andrew Ridgeley

Andrew Ridgeley

Self

George Michael

George Michael

Self (archive footage)

Elton John

Elton John

Self (archive footage)

David Bowie

David Bowie

Self (archive footage)

Mick Jagger

Mick Jagger

Self (archive footage)

Sting

Sting

Self (archive footage)

Freddie Mercury

Freddie Mercury

Self (archive footage)

Paul McCartney

Paul McCartney

Self (archive footage)

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Shirlie Kemp

Self (archive footage)

Pepsi DeMacque

Pepsi DeMacque

Self (archive footage)

Themes & Keywords

friendshippop culturearchive footagenostalgic1980ssocial & cultural documentarymusic documentaryheartfeltcaptivatingbiographical

About WHAM!

WHAM! is a documentary, music film released in 2023 exploring themes of friendship, pop culture, archive footage, nostalgic, 1980s, social & cultural documentary. Directed by Chris Smith, it stars Andrew Ridgeley, George Michael, Elton John. Through archival interviews and footage, George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley relive the arc of their Wham! career, from 70s best buds to 80s pop icons.

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