101 (1989)

User Rating:

7.7/10   

Directors:

David Dawkins
Chris Hegedus

Release Date:

27 April 1989 (USA)

Genre:

Documentary | Music

Plot:

Depeche Mode prepares for the 101st and final concert of its massive world tour at the Rose Bowl Stadium, Pasadena, California, while a group of fans who won a contest travel to the concert through the United States on a bus. |

Plot Keywords:

Concert Film | Rockumentary

Cast

Martin Gore	...	Himself (The Band)
David Gahan	...	Himself (The Band)
Andrew Fletcher	...	Himself (The Band)
Alan Wilder	...	Himself (The Band)
Oliver Chesler	...	The Bus
Mia Decaro	...	The Bus
Sandra Fergus	...	The Bus
Christopher Hardwick	...	The Bus
Jay Serken	...	The Bus
Elizabeth Lazlo	...	The Bus
Chris Parziale	...	The Bus
Margaret Mouzakitis	...	The Bus
Tamsin Lee	...	Cruise Director
Marcello Romero	...	Tour Guide
Dave Charest	...	Bus Driver

Also Known As:

Depeche Mode 101

Runtime:

117 min

Country:

UK | USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Sound Mix:

Dolby SR

Certification:

USA:R | UK:15

Filming Locations:

Rose Bowl - 1001 Rose Bowl Drive, Pasadena, California, USA

Company:

Mute Films

Trivia:

In the 2006 "Music For The Masses" re-release DVD documentary, Depeche Mode tour manager Andy Franks says the "101" stage was designed by Chip Monck, creator of the stage for the 1969 Woodstock Festival.

Quotes:

[screaming on the top of his lungs]
David Gahan: Good evening Pasadena!

Movie Connections:

Featured in "Behind the Music: Depeche Mode (#2.20)" (1998)

Soundtrack:

London Bridge Is Falling Down

The Definitive Rock Show!

Screw Woodstock! That's what I say! I have no idea if I would enjoy Depeche Mode 101 as much if I didn't love the group as much as I do. But mind you, I've seen a lot of rock docs that I've really liked, yet I wasn't crazy about the artist (Jimi in Monterey for example), so I would imagine I would like this. But since I like the band to begin with, that's a mute point isn't it? DM101 profiles Depeche Mode and their grandiose final concert, their 101st, when they were supporting their amazing album 'Music For The Masses. The concert was at the Pasadena Bowl, and this covers all about the logistics of putting a concert of that size there, profiles some VERY scary 80's kids who win a concert to travel to a couple of concerts performed by the band, and their travels across America! Oh and as for the concerts themselves, the songs are great, and they're shot by D.A. Pennebaker for pete's sakes, so you're going to get the best bang for your buck here!