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AC/DC: Let There Be Rock

  • 1980
  • PG
  • 1h 38m
IMDb RATING
8.3/10
1.3K
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Angus Young in AC/DC: Let There Be Rock (1980)
ConcertDocumentaryMusic

Filmed coverage of Australian band AC/DC's '79 appearance in Paris intercut with quasi-fictional interludes.Filmed coverage of Australian band AC/DC's '79 appearance in Paris intercut with quasi-fictional interludes.Filmed coverage of Australian band AC/DC's '79 appearance in Paris intercut with quasi-fictional interludes.

  • Directors
    • Eric Dionysius
    • Eric Mistler
  • Stars
    • AC/DC
    • Phil Rudd
    • Bon Scott
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    8.3/10
    1.3K
    YOUR RATING
    • Directors
      • Eric Dionysius
      • Eric Mistler
    • Stars
      • AC/DC
      • Phil Rudd
      • Bon Scott
    • 12User reviews
    • 5Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    AC/DC
    AC/DC
    • Themselves
    Phil Rudd
    Phil Rudd
    • Self - Drummer
    Bon Scott
    Bon Scott
    • Self - Lead Singer
    Cliff Williams
    Cliff Williams
    • Self - Bassist
    Angus Young
    Angus Young
    • Self - Lead Guitarist
    Malcolm Young
    Malcolm Young
    • Self - Rhythm Guitarist
    • Directors
      • Eric Dionysius
      • Eric Mistler
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    10markhenry_nl

    The real thing.

    This gig in Paris is a crash course in what rock music is all about. A lot of music goes by the name 'rock' nowadays, but THIS is the real thing. Do not accept cheap imitations! Plug in, crank it all the way up and play 'till you drop (which Angus does repeatedly). Live registrations don't always capture the excitement and energy of a concert, but this one does.

    The late but great Bon Scott gives one of his last performances. A lot of material is from the 'Highway to Hell' album, arguably the best Bon did with AC/DC. This line-up was responsible for true rock-classics such as the title-song, 'High Voltage', 'TNT', 'Whole Lotta Rosie' and the song that sums it all up : 'Rocker'. This stuff is so essential. If you've seen the movie 'School of Rock', you know why.
    10giacomo1975

    "If you are looking for satisfaction...

    ...i'm satisfaction guaranteed.." Bon Scott screams out on "Live Wire"...and i think these words are just perfect to describe this piece of music history...yes music history! I saw this movie 100 times or maybe 120...and every time it is better and better,rocker and rocker.. AC/DC are the best band!and they proved it all that night back in 1980..if it was needed. So if you want to be part of music history u must see this movie. BEWARE!!!!!!! YOU WON'T BE THE SAME AFTER THIS VISION.
    8DrProfessor

    Going Back In Time

    I saw this film when it premiered in New York City hosted by the WPLJ crew. They gave out buttons, posters all sorts of stuff. That was just the beginning. Those of you who are old enough to remember old movie theatres will remember the big single screen movie houses. We saw it at one of the best in NYC, the place must have seated 800 people and the place was packed. Flash, the lights go down. I am there with 4 of my best friends, we're in the 7th grade so about 12? The pot smoke hits the air all around us, then the music starts. It was an experience, we even had our own Angus running up and down the asiles. You can bet your ass you would never ever see anything like that nowadays.
    haagis

    A French documentary film crew follows Australian rock-band AC/DC on their 1979 tour through Paris.

    The film captures one of the loudest rock n' roll bands on the planet onstage and off. Personal interviews with lead guitarist Angus Young, vocalist Bon Scott, and other bandmates, Malcolm Young (rhythm guitarist), Cliff Williams (bassist), and Phil Rudd (drummer), are seen within a 12 song set. 'High Voltage', 'Whole Lotta Rosie','Let There Be Rock',and 'Highway to Hell' are featured.

    The film, shot in Paris during the last leg of the band's 1979 'Highway To Hell' tour, shows one of the final few performances of late-lead singer Bon Scott, as the movie itself is dedicated to him.
    10b-a-h TNT-6

    Arguably the most energetic hard-rock live video ever

    On the highway to hard-rock world domination, AC/DC were captured at their staunchin' best in this live video footage. Includes interviews with band members and the late singer Bon Scott, whom the whole movie is dedicated (Bon died in strange circumstances for alcohol poisoning a couple of months later). Simply great.

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      T.N.T was performed during this show, but the cameramen did not film it because they personally did not like the song. However the audio recording can be found on the album of the same name featured in the 1997 box set Bon Fire.
    • Goofs
      Sin City is misspelled in the closing credits as "Sun City"
    • Quotes

      Bon Scott: Guys are OK... shake their hand... Women are special. You can hug 'em.

    • Crazy credits
      "To Bon."
    • Connections
      Edited into AC/DC: Family Jewels (2005)
    • Soundtracks
      Live Wire
      Written by Angus Young, Malcolm Young, Bon Scott

      Performed by AC/DC

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    • Release date
      • September 14, 1980 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • France
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • AC/DC - Alta Tensão
    • Filming locations
      • Paris, France
    • Production companies
      • High Speed Productions
      • Sebastian International
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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $1,372,975
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $52,590
      • May 4, 1982
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    Tech specs

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    • Runtime
      • 1h 38m(98 min)
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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