Project Detail

Marley

Synopsis

The definitive life story of Bob Marley - musician, revolutionary, legend - from his early days to his rise to international superstardom. Made with the support of the Marley family, the film features rare footage, incredible performances and revelatory interviews with the people that knew him best.

Details

Year
2012
Type of film
Features
Running time
152 mins
Director
Kevin Macdonald
Producer
Charles Steel
Executive Producer
Steve Bing, Chris Blackwell, Ziggy Marley
Editor
Dan Glendenning
Director of Photography
Mike Eley, Alwin H. Kuchler, Wally Pfister
Principal cast
Bob Marley, Ziggy Marley, Jimmy Cliff, Cedella Marley, Rita Marley, Perry

Categories

Production Status

Production Company

Cowboy Films

40 Langham Street
London
W1W 7AS
UK
Tel: +44 (0)20 7580 2982

Shangri-La Entertainment

1801 Avenue of the Stars
Ste 150
Los Angeles,
CA 90067-5902
USA
Tel: +1 310 553 7700

Sales Company

Fortissimo Films

Van Diemenstraat 100
Amsterdam 1013 CN
The Netherlands
Tel: +31 20 627 32 15
Fax: +31 20 626 11 55

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