Fallen Angel: Gram Parsons (2004): cast, story & where to watch
2004 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 2004, Fallen Angel: Gram Parsons is a music and documentary film directed by Gandulf Hennig, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. On September 19, 1973, the musician and heir to a million-dollar fortune died under the influence of drugs and alcohol near his favourite place - the Joshua Tree National Monument in the Californian desert. As the founder of the Flying Burrito Brothers, a member of the hit-making, legendary Byrds, an important influence on the Rolling Stones and the man who catapulted Emmylou Harris to fame, Gram Parsons made music history in only a few years. Friends, contemporaries and devotees of Gram Parsons talk about the importance of his work and the bizarre circumstances of his early death. Rare footage of his performances shows why Gram Parsons has become a legend. Interviewees include Gram's wife Gretchen, his sister and his daughter, Keith Richards, Emmylou Harris, Chris Hillman and "Road Manager" Phil Kaufman.
Who’s in it. Fallen Angel: Gram Parsons stars Gram Parsons as Himself, Peter Buck as Himself, Pamela Des Barres as Herself and Emmylou Harris as Herself, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Fallen Angel: Gram Parsons has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Fallen Angel: Gram Parsons page.
If you liked it. Fans of Fallen Angel: Gram Parsons tend to enjoy Whiplash, Coco, Green Book and The Legend of 1900.
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- Where can I watch Fallen Angel: Gram Parsons (2004)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Fallen Angel: Gram Parsons change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Fallen Angel: Gram Parsons worth watching?
- Fallen Angel: Gram Parsons holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy music and documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Fallen Angel: Gram Parsons?
- Fallen Angel: Gram Parsons stars Gram Parsons, Peter Buck, Pamela Des Barres, Emmylou Harris and Chris Hillman.
- When was Fallen Angel: Gram Parsons released?
- Fallen Angel: Gram Parsons was released in 2004, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.