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John Lennon: A Journey in the Life

John Lennon: A Journey in the Life

19851h 30m

Overview

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.

Directed by Ken Howard
Produced by Daniel Wolf
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Top Cast

Bernard Hill

Bernard Hill

John Lennon

T

Tim McEvoy

Young John Lennon

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Benjie Lawrence

Small John Lennon

Sylvestra Le Touzel

Sylvestra Le Touzel

Julia

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Peter Faulkner

Freddy

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Rosalind Shanks

Aunt Mimi

Michael Stainton

Michael Stainton

Uncle George

Peter Cook

Peter Cook

Reverend

Stanley Unwin

Stanley Unwin

Balloon Seller

Zoot Money

Zoot Money

Entertainer

About John Lennon: A Journey in the Life

John Lennon: A Journey in the Life is a drama, documentary, music film released in 1985. Directed by Ken Howard, it stars Bernard Hill, Tim McEvoy, Benjie Lawrence. 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.

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