Saul Swimmer

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Saul Swimmer

Born April 25, 1936 · Uniontown, Pennsylvania, USA

Died March 3, 2007 · aged 70

Saul Swimmer (April 25, 1936 – March 3, 2007) was an American documentary film director and producer best known for the movie The Concert for Bangladesh (1972), the George Harrison-led Madison Square Garden show that was one of the first all-star benefits in rock music. He was also a co-producer of The Beatles' 1970 documentary Let It Be. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Known For

Queen Rock MontrealQueen Rock Montreal · 2024
Queen Rock Montreal
★ 8.42024
MovieMusicDocumentary
The iconic rock band Queen performs their best hits like "We Will Rock You, " "Somebody To Love, " and "Bohemian Rhapsody" in an unforgettable live concert.
The Black PearlThe Black Pearl · 1977
The Black Pearl
★ 7.61977
MovieDramaAdventure
The young Ramon Salazar, son of a village owner, dreams of becoming a pearl fisherman. His father agrees to let him experience this job. Ramon enters a forbidden cave, den of a giant skate nicknamed the Manta Diablo. He finds an oyster containing a black pearl of unusual size. His father donates it to the Virgin rather than sell it to dishonest traffickers. Shortly after, the flotilla of the village led by Salazar perishes at sea. Ramon must face the Manta Diablo with another fisherman to bring prosperity to the village ..
Let It BeLet It Be · 1970
Let It Be
★ 7.71970
MovieDocumentaryMusic
A documentary chronicling the Beatles' rehearsal sessions in January 1969 for their proposed "back to basics" album, "Get Back," later re-envisioned and released as "Let It Be."
Mrs. Brown, You've Got a Lovely DaughterMrs. Brown, You've Got a Lovely Daughter · 1968
Mrs. Brown, You've Got a Lovely Daughter
★ 5.11968
MovieComedyMusic
Herman inherits a greyhound and decides to make his fortune by dog racing. After traveling from Manchester to London in the hope of entering a national invitational, Herman and his friends find work in a pop group, and Herman falls in love.
We Will Rock YouWe Will Rock You · 1982
We Will Rock You
★ 8.11982
MovieMusic
In November 1981, and with “Under Pressure” topping the charts in the UK, Queen performed a blistering set of hits – including "We Will Rock You" and "Bohemian Rhapsody" – in front of an 18,000-strong crowd at Montreal's Forum, in this stunning concert film.
BlindmanBlindman · 1971
Blindman
★ 5.71971
MovieWestern
A blind, but deadly, gunman, is hired to escort fifty mail order brides to their miner husbands. His business partners double cross him, selling the women to bandit Domingo. Blindman heads into Mexico in pursuit.
The Concert for BangladeshThe Concert for Bangladesh · 1972
The Concert for Bangladesh
★ 7.91972
MovieMusicDocumentary
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.
Around the World of Mike ToddAround the World of Mike Todd · 1968
Around the World of Mike Todd
★ 6.31968
MovieDocumentaryAdventure
"Around the World with Mike Todd" serves as a summarization of the Todd's career, and his role in producing 'Around the World in 80 Days'. Numerous behind-the-scenes footage from the film.

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