Eric Clapton and His Rolling Hotel (1978): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 1978, Eric Clapton and His Rolling Hotel is a music and documentary film, running about 170 minutes.

What it’s about. Eric Clapton and his band toured Europe by train in 1978, and a documentary called "Eric Clapton and his Rolling Hotel" was filmed, but never released. Clapton put his band in a three-carriage train, originally at the disposal of Hermann Goering during the Nazi years in Germany, and traveled from town to town on the continent, from one concert to the next. It was an easy way to transport and house the band and equipment, and it offered ample opportunity for interviews, groups interactions, and filming. Clapton talks about his music and his works and peaks the viewers interest with stories about musicians like Hendrix and George Harrison. The interviews are supplemented with performances by Muddy waters, Elton John and George Harrison, as well as Clapton and his band. Tracks featured are Cocaine, Further On Up The Road, Lay Down Sally, Tulsa Time, Worried Life Blues, Early in the Morning, Badge, Wonderful Tonight, Key to the Highway, Double Trouble, Crossroads and Layla.

Who’s in it. Eric Clapton and His Rolling Hotel stars Eric Clapton as Self, Muddy Waters as Self, George Harrison as Self and Elton John as Self.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Eric Clapton and His Rolling Hotel page.

If you liked it. Fans of Eric Clapton and His Rolling Hotel tend to enjoy Whiplash, Coco, Green Book and The Legend of 1900.