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Cast
Paul McCartney
as Self
Paul Wickens
as Self (keyboards/vocals)
Rusty Anderson
as Self
Abraham Laboriel Jr.
as Self (drums/vocals)
Brian Ray
as Self (guitar/vocals)
George Harrison
as Self (archive footage)
John Lennon
as Self (archive footage)
Jay Leno
as Self
Roger Moore
as Self (archive footage)
Ringo Starr
as Self (archive footage)
Movie Info & Details
Release Year2002
Runtime2h 01m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresMusic, Documentary
Votes12
DirectorAmy Tinkham, Mark Haefeli
WritersAmy Tinkham, Mark Haefeli
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.8 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsPaul McCartney: Back in the U.S.
About Paul McCartney: Back in the U.S.
In 2002, a 60-year old McCartney refocused the attention on his musicianship, staging a massive live concert in Cleveland, Ohio. The superstar, who went on to form the popular rock group Wings and had several hit records as a solo artist, performs a track list that covers all three phases of his long and prolific career, including the hits "Eleanor Rigby," "Live And Let Die," "Blackbird," "The Long And Winding Road," and "Mother Nature's Son." In addition to the 30 tunes that McCartney enthusiastically performs, seemingly immune to the ravages of time and aging, BACK IN THE U.S.A LIVE also includes candid behind-the-scenes footage of the rocker backstage and on the road.
Directed by Amy Tinkham, Mark Haefeli, Paul McCartney: Back in the U.S. leans on a strong ensemble — Paul McCartney, Paul Wickens, Rusty Anderson — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about music titles of 2002.
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