The World of the Seekers

The World of the Seekers

1968 · 56 min · ★ 9.0 · Comedy, Documentary, Music

While flying to the first stop on their latest tour, the four members of the Australian music group The Seekers recall in flashback the origins of the group and their rise to success.

Directed by Rod Kinnear · Written by Alan Hopgood

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