Monterey Pop (1968)
Monterey Pop is a 1968 music movie directed by D. A. Pennebaker, with a running time of 1h 20m. It stars Scott McKenzie, Denny Doherty and Cass Elliot.
Featuring performances by popular artists of the 1960s, this concert film highlights the music of the 1967 California festival. Although not all musicians who performed at the Monterey Pop Festival are on film, some of the notable acts include the Mamas and the Papas, Simon & Garfunkel, Jefferson Airplane, the Who, Otis Redding, and the Jimi Hendrix Experience. Hendrix's post-performance antics -- lighting a guitar on fire, breaking it and tossing a part into the audience -- are captured.
Quick answers
What is Monterey Pop about?
Featuring performances by popular artists of the 1960s, this concert film highlights the music of the 1967 California festival. Although not all musicians who performed at the Monterey Pop Festival are on film, some of the notable acts include the Mamas and the Papas, Simon & Garfunkel, Jefferson Airplane, the Who, Otis Redding, and the Jimi Hendrix Experience. Hendrix's post-performance antics -- lighting a guitar on fire, breaking it and tossing a part into the audience -- are captured.
When was Monterey Pop released?
Monterey Pop was released on 26 December 1968.
How long is Monterey Pop?
Monterey Pop runs 1h 20m.
Who made Monterey Pop?
Monterey Pop was directed by D. A. Pennebaker.
Where can I watch Monterey Pop?
Monterey Pop is available on Criterion Channel, HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Plex and Shout! Factory TV.
Where to watch Monterey Pop
Stream: Criterion Channel, HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV
Watch free with ads: Plex, Shout! Factory TV, Tubi TV, YouTube Free
Cast
- Scott McKenzie as Self
- Denny Doherty as Self - Mamas and the Papas
- Cass Elliot as Self - Mamas and the Papas
- John Phillips as Self - Mamas and the Papas
- Michelle Phillips as Self - Mamas and the Papas
- Frank Cook as Self - Canned Heat
- Bob Hite as Self - Canned Heat
- Larry Taylor as Self - Canned Heat
- Henry Vestine as Self - Canned Heat
- Paul Simon as Self - Simon and Garfunkel
- Art Garfunkel as Self - Simon and Garfunkel
- Hugh Masekela as Self