John Lennon: A Journey in the Life
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90 minutes
12/6/1985
Overview
To commemorate the fifth anniversary of John Lennon's murder. Journey in the Life chronicles the life of the musician, making use of dramatizations, fantasy-like images, and commentary. The material for the special is drawn from Lennon's writings and songs, along with stills, interviews, and documentary footage of the famous Beatle and dramatic recreations of his life.
Cast List
Bernard Hill
as John Lennon
Tim McEvoy
as Young John Lennon
Benjie Lawrence
as Small John Lennon
Sylvestra Le Touzel
as Julia
Peter Faulkner
as Freddy
Rosalind Shanks
as Aunt Mimi
Michael Stainton
as Uncle George
Peter Cook
as Reverend
Stanley Unwin
as Balloon Seller
Zoot Money
as Entertainer
Helen Shapiro
as Cynthia
Megumi Shimanuki
as Yoko Ono
Jerome Willis
as Registrar
Alan Polonsky
as David Peel
Jonathan Cecil
as Times Critic
Bruce Boa
as Leon Wildes
Ray Burdis
as English Newsman
Keith Edwards
as American Newsman
Robert Marshall
as Baby
Bill Harry
as Self
Derek Taylor
as Self
Roger Waters
as Self
Edwin Starr
as Self
Linda Thompson
as Self
Carl Wayne
as Self
John Lennon
as Self (archive footage)