John Lennon: A Journey in the Life (1985)

To commemorate the fifth anniversary of John Lennon's murder. Journey in the Life chronicles the life of the musician, making use of dramatizations, fantasy-like images, and commentary. The material for the special is drawn from Lennon's writings and songs, along with stills, interviews, and documentary footage of the famous Beatle and dramatic recreations of his life.

Cast (26)CrewGenresDetailsReleasesMediaAwards

Bernard Hill

John Lennon

T

Tim McEvoy

Young John Lennon

B

Benjie Lawrence

Small John Lennon

Sylvestra Le Touzel

Julia

P

Peter Faulkner

Freddy

R

Rosalind Shanks

Aunt Mimi

Michael Stainton

Uncle George

Peter Cook

Reverend

Stanley Unwin

Balloon Seller

Zoot Money

Entertainer

H

Helen Shapiro

Cynthia

M

Megumi Shimanuki

Yoko Ono

Jerome Willis

Registrar

Alan Polonsky

David Peel

Jonathan Cecil

Times Critic

Bruce Boa

Leon Wildes

Ray Burdis

English Newsman

K

Keith Edwards

American Newsman

R

Robert Marshall

Baby

B

Bill Harry

Self

Derek Taylor

Self

Roger Waters

Self

Edwin Starr

Self

L

Linda Thompson

Self

C

Carl Wayne

Self

John Lennon

Self (archive footage)

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