Live Killers (1979): cast, story & where to watch
1979 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1979, Live Killers is a music film, running about 102 minutes.
What it’s about. Concert of the Queen Live Killers world tour at the Pavillion de Paris, March 1st 1979. Songs including Fat Bottomed Girls, You're My Best Friend, Don't Stop Me Now, If You Can't Beat Them, Spread Your Wings and Dreamer's Ball. On the exhausting Jazz Tour in late 1978 for the US and early 1979 through Europe and Japan, most European dates were recorded and then later spliced together to make up the Live Killers double-album. This tour featured their "Pizza Oven" lighting rig which consisted of 320 par lights arranged on a massive moveable rig above the band. It was nicknamed the "Pizza Oven" due to the massive amount of heat that the lights generated.
Who’s in it. Live Killers stars Freddie Mercury as Self - Vocals, Roger Taylor as Self - Drums, John Deacon as Himself - Bass and Brian May as Self.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Live Killers has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Live Killers page.
If you liked it. Fans of Live Killers tend to enjoy Whiplash, Coco, Green Book and The Legend of 1900.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Live Killers (1979)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Live Killers change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Live Killers worth watching?
- Live Killers holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy music. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Live Killers?
- Live Killers stars Freddie Mercury, Roger Taylor, John Deacon and Brian May.
- When was Live Killers released?
- Live Killers was released in 1979, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.