
The Ritchie Blackmore Story
Seen it?2015 | 134 min | Music, Documentary
Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- One for people who love a true story told well and music lovers. You'll come away knowing something you didn't. Same wavelength as Michael Jackson's This Is It.
- The mood
- Eye-opening.
- The pace
- Well paced for a documentary, at 2 hr 14 min.
- What might put you off
- Skip it if you want made-up drama tonight.
The Ritchie Blackmore Story traces the long and winding road of the guitar legend — from his early days as a session player (with legendary producer Joe Meek) and his early ’60s combo the Outlaws up through his years guiding one of hard rock’s finest bands, Deep Purple, and into his recent work with Blackmore’s Night.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
Awards data unavailable, so this isn't counted
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
Not enough engagement data yet
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Alan Ravenscroft
- Ritchie BlackmoreSelf
- Candice NightSelf
- Steve LukatherSelf
- Brian MaySelf
- Joe SatrianiSelf
- Gene SimmonsSelf
- Steve VaiSelf
- Lars UlrichSelf
- David CoverdaleSelf
- Phil CollenSelf