The best Glen Campbell’s movies
If you love cinema, you will share this ranking of the best Glen Campbell’s movies, although you may have ordered them differently. In any case, we hope you love it and with a little luck discovering a movie that you still don’t know about Glen Campbell.
True Grit
7.4/10
The murder of her father sends a teenage tomboy on a mission of 'justice', which involves avenging her father's death. She recruits a tough old marshal, 'Rooster' Cogburn because he has 'true grit', and a reputation of getting the job done.
Rock-A-Doodle
6/10
Chanticleer is a foolhardy farm rooster who believes his crows can actually make the sun come up and shine. When the sun rises one morning without Chanticleer's crow, he leaves the farm in disgrace and runs off to become a rock 'n' roll singer. But in his absence, a sinister, sunshine-hating owl prepares to take over.
The Wrecking Crew
7.7/10
A celebration of the musical work of a group of session musicians known as "The Wrecking Crew", a band that provided back-up instrumentals to such legendary recording artists as Frank Sinatra, The Beach Boys and Bing Crosby.
Baby the Rain Must Fall
6.3/10
Henry Thomas tries to overcome the horrors of his childhood and start a new life with his wife and kid. However, his abusive step-mother and his dependence on alcohol threaten to ruin his future.
Uphill All the Way
4/10
Two unemployed good ol' boys are mistaken for a pair of notorious bank robbers.
Glen Campbell: I'll Be Me
7.9/10
A documentary film detailing Glen Campbell's final tour and his struggle with Alzheimer's disease.
The Cool Ones
4.4/10
A young, millionaire rock promoter creates a new boy/girl team for his teen TV dance show. Will the ambitious go-go dancer and has-been pop star fall in love for real?
The Midnight Special Legendary Performances: More 1977
Joys
6.6/10
Over fifty of the greatest living comedians are called to a party at Bob Hope's house, where each of them is systematically killed (and their bodies thrown in Hope's pool!). Hope and the rapidly shrinking cast try to discover who is the mysterious killer known only as "Joys."
Third World Cop
6.1/10
Loose cannon cop Capone returns to his home town of Kingston to join a group of officers fighting organised crime in the area. On his first day he uncovers gun smuggling operation that may be connected with lead criminal Oney. However his old crew, led by Ratty, also are involved leading Capone to a choice between his job and his old crew.
The T.A.M.I. Show
8.2/10
Hailed by one music reviewer as "the grooviest, wildest, slickest hit ever to pound the screen," "The T.A.M.I. Show" is an unrelenting rock spectacular starring some of the greatest pop performers of the 60s. These top recording idols - representing the musical moods of London, Liverpool, Hollywood and Detroit - packed the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium with 2,600 screaming fans and virtually brought down the house. This is the cinematic record of that electrifying event.
Hava Nagila: The Movie
6.4/10
A documentary on the history of the song "Hava Nagila."
Big Family: The Story of Bluegrass Music
Examine the history of bluegrass music, from its origins to its eventual worldwide popularity, and hear from dozens of musicians who explain the ways bluegrass music transcends generational, cultural and geographic boundaries.
The Midnight Special Legendary Performances 1975
The Midnight Special is an American late-night musical variety series that aired on NBC during the 1970s and early 1980s, created and produced by Burt Sugarman. It premiered as a special on August 19, 1972, then began its run as a regular series on February 2, 1973; its last episode was on May 1, 1981. The ninety-minute program followed the Friday night edition of The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson.
Country Kings at the BBC
Classic male country singers from the BBC vaults, journeying from The Everly Brothers and Jerry Lee Lewis to Garth Brooks and Willie Nelson, and featuring classic songs and performances by Glen Campbell, Charley Pride, George Hamilton IV, Kenny Rogers, Clint Black, Johnny Cash, Eric Church and more. This 50 years-plus compilation is a chronological look at country kings as featured on BBC studio shows as varied as In Concert, Wogan, The Late Show and Later with Jools Holland, plus early variety shows presented by the likes of Lulu, Harry Secombe and Shirley Abicair.
Dionne Warwick: Souled Out
8.1/10
CBS Television with Warwick's guests Burt Bacharach, Creedence Clearwater Revival and Glen Campbell
Glen Campbell: In Concert
Like a smooth vintage wine, Glen Campbell just gets better with age. In this live concert with the symphony orchestra of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Campbell showcases his timeless talent by performing many of his 27 top ten hits. The legendary session picker and chart-topping cross-over sensation is joined by his vocalist daughter for this homespun show first broadcast on PBS. Songs: Wichita Lineman, Gentle on My Mind, Dreams of the Everyday Housewife, (The) Highway Man, By the Time I Get to Phoenix, Classical Gas, It's Only Make Believe, Little Green Apples, Southern Nights, Rhinestone Cowboy, Galveston, Since I Fell for You, The Moon Is a Harsh Mistress, The William Tell Overture, True Grit, Still Within the Sound of My Voice, Amazing Grace. Five bonus tracks: Don't Pull Your Love/Then You Can Tell Me Goodbye, MacArthur Park, Let It Be Me, Time in a Bottle, and Try a Little Tenderness.
Norwood
5.3/10
A Vietnam veteran returns to his Texas home but feels restless and decides to become a radio singer.
Christmas in Disneyland
6.2/10
It stars Art Carney, Sandy Duncan and Glen Campbell, each playing a dual role. Art Carney plays both a miserly grandfather referred to as "Gramps" and a jolly magician named Dr. Wunderbar. Sandy Duncan plays a Disneyland tour guide and Snow White. Glen Campbell plays a Disneyland cast member and Santa Claus.
