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Classic Albums: Queen - The Making of A Night at the Opera

Classic Albums: Queen - The Making of A Night at the Opera

2006•49m•6.5/10
DocumentaryMusic

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6.5/10(16)

If ever there was an album worthy of inclusion in Eagle Vision’s Classic Albums series it is Queen’s breakout release A Night At The Opera. Released in 1975, this was not only the band’s first platinum album, but also the one that catapulted them into the spotlight as one of the biggest rock acts in the world. Now for the first time, fans are offered an in-depth look at one of rock music’s seminal records.

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Production

Isis Productions, Eagle Rock Entertainment, Daniel Television

Language

EN

Status

Released

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Cast

Freddie Mercury

Freddie Mercury

Self (archive footage/voice)

Roger Taylor

Roger Taylor

Self

John Deacon

John Deacon

Self

Brian May

Brian May

Self

Bob Harris

Bob Harris

Self

Ian Hunter

Ian Hunter

Self

Mick Rock

Mick Rock

Self

Gary Lyons

Self

Joe Perry

Joe Perry

Self

Roise Horide

Roise Horide

Self

Roy Thomas Baker

Self

Nuno Bettencourt

Nuno Bettencourt

Self

Anthony DeCurtis

Self

Mary Austin

Self (archive photos)

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