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1. Apocalypse Now (1979)
R | 147 min | Drama, Mystery, War
A U.S. Army officer serving in Vietnam is tasked with assassinating a renegade Special Forces Colonel who sees himself as a god.
Director: Francis Ford Coppola | Stars: Martin Sheen, Marlon Brando, Robert Duvall, Frederic Forrest
Votes: 711,042 | Gross: $83.47M
2. The Doors (1991)
R | 140 min | Biography, Drama, Music
The story of the famous and influential 1960s rock band The Doors and its lead singer and composer, Jim Morrison, from his days as a UCLA film student in Los Angeles, to his untimely death in Paris, France at age 27 in 1971.
Director: Oliver Stone | Stars: Val Kilmer, Meg Ryan, Kyle MacLachlan, Frank Whaley
Votes: 99,209 | Gross: $35.18M
3. Bugsy (1991)
R | 136 min | Biography, Crime, Drama
The story of how Benjamin "Bugsy" Siegel started Las Vegas.
Director: Barry Levinson | Stars: Warren Beatty, Annette Bening, Harvey Keitel, Ben Kingsley
Votes: 31,021 | Gross: $49.11M
4. Hearts of Darkness: A Filmmaker's Apocalypse (1991)
R | 96 min | Documentary
Documentary that chronicles how Francis Ford Coppola's Apocalypse Now (1979) was plagued by extraordinary script, shooting, budget, and casting problems--nearly destroying the life and career of the celebrated director.
Directors: Fax Bahr, George Hickenlooper, Eleanor Coppola | Stars: Dennis Hopper, Martin Sheen, Marlon Brando, George Lucas
Votes: 23,247 | Gross: $1.32M
5. The Last Waltz (1978)
PG | 117 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
A film account and presentation of the final concert of The Band.
Director: Martin Scorsese | Stars: Robbie Robertson, Muddy Waters, Neil Young, Van Morrison
Votes: 20,191 | Gross: $0.32M
6. The Cotton Club (1984)
R | 129 min | Crime, Drama, Music
Meet the jazz musicians, dancers, owner, and guests (like gangster Dutch Schultz) of The Cotton Club in 1928-1930s Harlem.
Director: Francis Ford Coppola | Stars: Richard Gere, Gregory Hines, Diane Lane, Lonette McKee
Votes: 19,566 | Gross: $25.93M
7. Woodstock (1970)
R | 184 min | Documentary, History, Music
Oscar-winning musical chronicle that brilliantly captures the three-day rock concert and celebration of peace and love that became a capstone for the Sixties.
Director: Michael Wadleigh | Stars: Joan Baez, Richie Havens, Roger Daltrey, Joe Cocker
Votes: 18,475 | Gross: $50.00M
8. A Star Is Born (1976)
R | 139 min | Drama, Music, Romance
A has-been rock star falls in love with a young, up-and-coming songstress.
Director: Frank Pierson | Stars: Barbra Streisand, Kris Kristofferson, Gary Busey, Oliver Clark
Votes: 13,192 | Gross: $80.00M
9. U2: Rattle and Hum (1988)
PG-13 | 99 min | Documentary, Music
A documentary of the Irish rock group U2 on their Fall 1987 tour of North America.
Director: Phil Joanou | Stars: Bono, The Edge, Adam Clayton, Larry Mullen Jr.
Votes: 6,180 | Gross: $8.60M
10. Gardens of Stone (1987)
R | 111 min | Drama, Romance, War
A Sergeant must deal with his desires to save the lives of young soldiers being sent to Viet Nam. Continuously denied the chance to teach the soldiers about his experiences, he settles for trying to help the son of an old Army buddy.
Director: Francis Ford Coppola | Stars: James Caan, Anjelica Huston, James Earl Jones, D.B. Sweeney
Votes: 6,141 | Gross: $5.26M
11. Late Night with David Letterman (1982–1993)
TV-PG | 60 min | Comedy, Music, Talk-Show
Popular late-night comedy/talk-show with host David Letterman, interviewing famous guests.
Stars: David Letterman, Paul Shaffer, Bill Wendell, Calvert DeForest
Votes: 4,995
12. 60 Minutes (1968– )
TV-PG | 60 min | Documentary, News
The classic long-running prime time TV investigative news magazine.
Stars: Andrew Rooney, Lesley Stahl, Steve Kroft, Morley Safer
Votes: 4,346
13. Muscle Beach Party (1964)
Not Rated | 95 min | Comedy, Musical
Local beach-goers find that their beach has been taken over by a businessman training a stable of body builders.
Director: William Asher | Stars: Frankie Avalon, Annette Funicello, Luciana Paluzzi, John Ashley
Votes: 1,773
14. Pink Narcissus (1971)
Not Rated | 65 min | Drama, Fantasy
An erotic poem set in the fantasies of a young male prostitute.
Director: James Bidgood | Stars: Don Brooks, Bobby Kendall, Charles Ludlam
Votes: 1,674 | Gross: $0.01M
15. The Merv Griffin Show (1962–1986)
TV-PG | 60 min | Comedy, Family, Music
Merv Griffin invites a series of actors, actresses, writers, and directors to discuss the progressive work they have done and current culture, arts, and entertainment surrounding the numerous projects.
Stars: Merv Griffin, Mort Lindsey, Mort Lindsey Orchestra, Arthur Treacher
Votes: 608
16. The Return of Bruno (1987 TV Movie)
56 min | Comedy, Music
A "documentary" about the major influence that a '60s rock singer named Bruno has had on rock music, as attested to by such rock legends as Ringo Starr, Brian Wilson and the Bee Gees, among others.
Director: James Yukich | Stars: Bruce Willis, Ringo Starr, Jon Bon Jovi, Dave Chamberlain
Votes: 528
17. Freebird: The Movie (1996)
PG | 101 min | Documentary
See classic live performances, interviews and vintage footage of the original Lynyrd Skynyrd band.
Director: Jeff G. Waxman | Stars: Allen Collins, Steve Gaines, Billy Powell, Artimus Pyle
Votes: 397 | Gross: $0.03M
18. Joe Cocker: Mad Dogs & Englishmen (1971)
GP | 117 min | Documentary, Music
Joe Cocker and Leon Russell perform live at the Fillmore East and Santa Monica Civic Auditorium.
Director: Pierre Adidge | Stars: Joe Cocker, Leon Russell, Chris Stainton, Jim Price
Votes: 322
19. The American Way (1962)
10 min | Comedy, Short
A comedy short which pokes merry anarchistic fun at such quintessential American institutions as mom, baseball, and apple pie.
Director: Marvin Starkman | Stars: John Cazale, Bill Graham, John Heffernan
Votes: 262
20. The David Frost Show (1969–1972)
90 min | Talk-Show
American show featuring the popular British talk show host.
Stars: David Frost, Gerri Granger, Tiny Tim, Dana Valery
Votes: 248
21. The 60th Annual Grammy Awards (2018 TV Special)
TV-14 | Music
Festivities at Madison Square Garden in New York City honor excellence in the recording industry. James Corden hosts.
Director: Louis J. Horvitz | Stars: James Corden, Lady Gaga, Rihanna, Little Big Town
Votes: 190
22.
The History of Rock 'n' Roll (1995)
Episode:
My Generation
(1995)
60 min | Documentary, History, Music
The peace-loving counter culture produces the phenomenon of Woodstock.
Director: Obie Benz | Stars: Joan Baez, Bono, Gary Busey, Dick Cavett
Votes: 172
23. Sworn to the Drum: A Tribute to Francisco Aguabella (1995)
Not Rated | 35 min | Documentary, Short, Music
A documentary about the music and influence that Francisco Aguabella has had on the world.
Director: Les Blank | Stars: Bill Graham, Francisco Aguabella, John Santos, Carlos 'Patato' Valdés
Votes: 151
24. Fillmore (1972)
R | 105 min | Documentary, Music
A dozen rock groups are shown playing in the final five nights of shows leading up the closing of Fillmore West on July 4, 1971.
Director: Richard T. Heffron | Stars: Bill Graham, Marty Balin, Elvin Bishop, Ed Bogas
Votes: 148 | Gross: $0.16M
25. Tomorrow Coast to Coast (1973–1981)
60 min | Talk-Show
The Tomorrow Show was an American late-night television talk show hosted by Tom Snyder.
Stars: Tom Snyder, Kelly Lange, Clare Boothe Luce, William C. Rader
Votes: 146
26. The History of Rock 'n' Roll (1995)
Documentary, History, Music
The history of rock n' roll and pop music are explored are explored via interviews and footage of well-known music stars.
Stars: Bono, Bruce Springsteen, Tom Petty, Pete Townshend
Votes: 132
27. Grateful Dead: The Closing of Winterland (1978 TV Special)
375 min | Music
The title derives from the fact that it was the last concert in San Francisco's Winterland Arena, which was shut down shortly thereafter. The Dead celebrated the closing as an approximately... See full summary »
Stars: Jerry Garcia, Donna Godchaux, Keith Godchaux, Mickey Hart
Votes: 113
28. MTV News (1989–2023)
5 min | Music, News
News related to music, celebrities, and other pop culture topics.
Stars: Darren McMullen, Ashley Roberts, The Pussycat Dolls, Malan Breton
Votes: 93
29. All You Need Is Love (1977)
60 min | Music, Documentary
Series tracing the development of 20th-century popular music in all its forms.
Stars: Tina Turner, John Lennon, Paul McCartney, Elton John
Votes: 93
30. Born in Chicago (2020)
77 min | Documentary, Music
In 1960, a group of white teenage Chicago musicians traveled to the city's southside music clubs to learn the blues from the original masters. This is their story.
Directors: John Anderson, Bob Sarles | Stars: Dan Aykroyd, Elvin Bishop, Mike Bloomfield, Eric Burdon
Votes: 74
31. San Francisco Sounds: A Place in Time (2023– )
Documentary, Music
Features several artists of the time and tells the story of the scene between 1966 and 1976, framed by Monterey Pop, Altamont, Woodstock and The Last Waltz.
Stars: Peter Coyote, Janis Joplin, Grace Slick, Jerry Garcia
Votes: 63
32. American Artifact: The Rise of American Rock Poster Art (2009)
Not Rated | 88 min | Documentary
American Artifact chronicles the rise of American rock poster art since it's birth in the'60s. Award-winning director, Merle Becker crosses the country interviewing the rock poster artists ... See full summary »
Director: Merle Becker | Stars: Mark Arminski, Lani Barry, Stan Beinstein, Julie Belcher
Votes: 41
33. The Bobby Goldsboro Show (1973–1976)
30 min | Music
A syndicated, hour-long weekly music and variety show, hosted by Bobby Goldsboro (who also performs songs from his own repertoire) and featuring contemporary artists. Family-friendly, with light comedy.
Stars: Bobby Goldsboro, The Timmy Tappan Trio, Peter Cullen, Doc Severinsen
Votes: 16
34. Dylan Speaks (1965)
53 min | Documentary
The legendary press conference in San Fransisco at KQED studios on Dec. 3rd 1965.
Director: Robert N. Zagone | Stars: Bob Dylan, Allen Ginsberg, Ralph J. Gleason, Bill Graham
Votes: 12
35.
San Francisco Sounds: A Place in Time (2023– )
Episode:
Episode #1.1
(2023)
Documentary, Music
Directors: Alison Ellwood, Anoosh Tertzakian | Stars: Peter Albin, Sam Andrew, Marty Balin, Jack Casady
Votes: 12
36. Feed Your Head (1997)
24 min | Documentary, Short
From Kesey's early "Acid Tests," to the San Francisco's Fillmore and Avalon ballrooms, Monterey, LA's Sunset Strip, and London's UFO club, culminating with the Woodstock Festival, the birth... See full summary »
Director: Bob Sarles | Stars: Peter Albin, Sam Andrew, Jack Casady, David Crosby
Votes: 10
37. San Francisco Good Times (1977)
Unrated | 90 min | Documentary
A documentary about the underground newspaper, 'Good Times,' featuring The Floating Lotus Opera Company, The Berkeley Astrology Guild and the Good Times Commune.
Directors: Allan Francovich, Gene Rosow | Stars: Bill Graham, Timothy Leary, Pete Townshend
Votes: 9
38.
All You Need Is Love (1977)
Episode:
All Along the Watchtower: Sour Rock
(1977)
Music, Documentary
Director: Tony Palmer | Stars: Eric Burdon, Thomas Corbishley, Donovan, The Doors
Votes: 8
39.
San Francisco Sounds: A Place in Time (2023– )
Episode:
Episode #1.2
(2023)
Documentary, Music
Directors: Alison Ellwood, Anoosh Tertzakian | Stars: Peter Albin, Marty Balin, Jack Casady, Emilio Castillo
Votes: 8
40. Untitled Bill Graham Project
Biography | Announced
The story of legendary music promoter Bill Graham from his early years in Europe to moving to San Francisco in the 1960s and booking events with such iconic musical acts as The Grateful Dead, Janis Joplin and Led Zeppelin.
41. A '60s Reunion with Bill Graham: A Night at the Fillmore (1986 TV Special)
Music
Director: Stan Harris | Stars: Joan Baez, Joe Cocker, Bill Graham
42. Further! Ken Kesey's American Dreams (1987 TV Movie)
60 min | Biography
"Further: Ken Kesey's American Dreams" is a one-hour public television biography of the famed counter-culture leader of the Merry Pranksters and the author of "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest" and "Sometimes a Great Notion."
Director: Joan Saffa | Stars: Richard Alpert, Stewart Brand, Jerry Garcia, Allen Ginsberg
43. The Grateful Dead: The Vacation Tapes (2008 Video)
Documentary, Short
Director: Richard Loren | Stars: John Cutler, David Freiberg, Carolyn Garcia, Jerry Garcia
44. Troupers (1985)
85 min | Documentary
Tells the story of the San Francisco Mime Troupe, whose creations reflect 25 years of social protest in America. The troupe's unique performing style includes comedy, satire, drama, music and dance mixed with strong political statements.
Directors: Glenn Silber, Claudia Vianello | Stars: Peter Coyote, Bill Graham
45. Rolling Stone (1976 TV Movie)
Documentary
A day in the life at Rolling Stone in San Fransisco, with Jann Wenner.
Director: Michael French | Stars: Ben Fong Torres, Bill Graham, Howard Kohn, Clark Norton
46. John Cipollina - Electric Guitarslinger (1991)
60 min | Documentary
The definitive cinematic showcase on the life and times of John Cipollina, the iconic guitar player with Quicksilver Messenger Service. Produced in conjunction with the Cipollina family, ... See full summary »
Directors: Jesse Block, Jim Draper | Stars: Peter Albin, Antonia Cipollina, John Cipollina, Mario Cipollina
47.
The Bobby Goldsboro Show (1973–1976)
Episode:
Rod McKuen
(1973)
Music
Directors: Bill Hobin, Hal Tulchin | Stars: Bobby Goldsboro, Peter Cullen, Rod McKuen, The Timmy Tappan Trio
48.
The Bobby Goldsboro Show (1973–1976)
Episode:
Bobbie Gentry
(1975)
Music
Directors: Bill Hobin, Hal Tulchin | Stars: Bobby Goldsboro, Peter Cullen, Bobbie Gentry, The Timmy Tappan Trio
49.
Tomorrow Coast to Coast (1973–1981)
Episode:
Episode dated 11 October 1977
(1977)
Talk-Show
Stars: Tom Snyder, Kim Fowley, Bill Graham, Robert Hilburn
50.
The Merv Griffin Show (1962–1986)
Episode:
Jackie Mason, Yvonne Constant, Bill Gwinn, Minnie Pearl, Julie Budd, Lewis & Christy, Bill Graham
(1969)
TV-PG | Comedy, Family, Music
Stars: Merv Griffin, Julie Budd, Yvonne Constant, Bill Graham