In the Court of the Crimson King: King Crimson at 50
7.4
2022
1 hr 25 min
Documentary
, Music
The film explores the “acute suffering” and transcendent glory experienced by current and former members of King Crimson, allowing the audience an intimate and sometimes uncomfortable insight into the musicians’ experience as they confront life and death head on in the world’s most demanding rock band.
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- Cast：
- Robert Fripp , Adrian Belew , Bill Bruford , Mel Collins , Gavin Harrison , Jakko Jakszyk , Tony Levin
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There is, somehow, an interesting story here, as well as some good acting. There are also some good scenes
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By the time the dramatic fireworks start popping off, each one feels earned.
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