Lennon's Last Weekend (2020)
In December 1980, John Lennon and Yoko Ono had not spoken to the media for more than five years. With a new album to promote Lennon was prepared to speak in New York to Radio One D.J. Andy Peebles of the BBC. John surprised everyone by candidly discussing a variety of subjects he'd never spoken of before including The Beatles break-up, his relationship with Paul McCartney, his battles with addiction, political issues in the US and UK, his family and his homesickness for Liverpool. Lennon's heartfelt honesty and forthright revelations make this film all the more potent as he was brutally shot and murdered 48 hours later. John Lennon was just 40 years of age when he died. December 2020 is the 40th anniversary of his death. He would have been 80 years of age.
Cast
- John Lennon - Self (archive footage)
- Yoko Ono - Self (archive footage)
- Klaus Voormann - Self
- Andy Peebles - Self (archive footage)
- Earl Slick - Self
- Alan White - Self
- Paul Gambaccini - Self
- Hunter Davies - Self
- Malcolm Gerrie - Self (as Malcom Gerrie)
- David Pusey - Narrator (voice)
Screenplay
Trailer
Lennon's Last Weekend TrailerFrequently Asked Questions
- What is Lennon's Last Weekend about?
- In December 1980, John Lennon and Yoko Ono had not spoken to the media for more than five years. With a new album to promote Lennon was prepared to speak in New York to Radio One D.J. Andy Peebles of the BBC. John surprised everyone by candidly discussing a variety of subjects he'd never spoken of before including The Beatles break-up, his relationship with Paul McCartney, his battles with addiction, political issues in the US and UK, his family and his homesickness for Liverpool. Lennon's heartfelt honesty and forthright revelations make this film all the more potent as he was brutally shot and murdered 48 hours later. John Lennon was just 40 years of age when he died. December 2020 is the 40th anniversary of his death. He would have been 80 years of age.
- Who directed Lennon's Last Weekend?
- Lennon's Last Weekend was directed by Brian Grant.
- Who stars in Lennon's Last Weekend?
- Lennon's Last Weekend stars John Lennon, Yoko Ono, Klaus Voormann, Andy Peebles, Earl Slick, Alan White.
- How long is Lennon's Last Weekend?
- Lennon's Last Weekend has a runtime of 1h 5m (65 minutes).
- What genre is Lennon's Last Weekend?
- Lennon's Last Weekend is a Documentary, Music film.
- Where was Lennon's Last Weekend produced?
- Lennon's Last Weekend was produced in United Kingdom.