About this movie
A film about the first benefit rock concert when major musicians performed to raise relief funds for the poor of Bangladesh. The Concert for Bangladesh was a pair of benefit concerts organised by former Beatles guitarist George Harrison and Indian sitar player Ravi Shankar. The shows were held at 2:30 and 8:00 pm on Sunday, 1 August 1971, at Madison Square Garden in New York City, to raise international awareness of, and fund relief for refugees from East Pakistan, following the Bangladesh Liberation War-related genocide.
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Quick facts
Year
1972
Runtime
1h 43m
TMDB Rating
⭐ 7.9/10
Votes
24
Genre
Music, Documentary
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Language
EN
Cast
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Questions about The Concert for Bangladesh
How long is The Concert for Bangladesh?
The Concert for Bangladesh has a runtime of 1h 43m (1 hour and 43 minutes).
Who directed The Concert for Bangladesh?
The Concert for Bangladesh was directed by Saul Swimmer and released in 1972.
What genre is The Concert for Bangladesh?
The Concert for Bangladesh is a Music, Documentary film (1972).
Who stars in The Concert for Bangladesh?
The cast of The Concert for Bangladesh includes Eric Clapton, Bob Dylan, Leon Russell, Billy Preston, George Harrison.
What is the TMDB rating for The Concert for Bangladesh?
The Concert for Bangladesh has a TMDB rating of 7.9/10 based on 24 votes.
