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2008-11-040h 52m

MusicDocumentary

Classic Albums

This entry in the Classic Albums series examines RIO, the 1982 release that put Duran Duran on the road to stardom. Looking back at the creation and release of the hit singles "Hungry Like the Wolf," "Save a Prayer," and many others, the critical retrospective analyzes the album's overall effect on the musical landscape of the early 1980s. The optimistic and celebratory album generated a string of hit singles and groundbreaking videos, catapulting the band to global stardom. This DVD tells the story behind the writing, recording, and subsequent success of the album through newly filmed interviews, musical demonstrations, and both new and archival performances.

Directors
George Scott

Top Billed Cast

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  1. Simon Le Bon

    Simon Le Bon

    Self

  2. John Taylor

    John Taylor

    Self

  3. Nick Rhodes

    Nick Rhodes

    Self

  4. Roger Taylor

    Roger Taylor

    Self

  5. Russell Mulcahy

    Russell Mulcahy

    Self

  6. David Kershenbaum

    David Kershenbaum

    Self

  7. Colin Thurston

    Colin Thurston

    Self (archive footage)

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Status
Released
Original Language
English
Budget
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Revenue
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Keywords
new wavepop rock'rio'duran duran