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Tears For Fears - Scenes from the Big Chair
Tears For Fears - Scenes from the Big Chair

Tears For Fears - Scenes from the Big Chair

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Scenes from the Big Chair is a documentary film about the British pop band Tears For Fears. Released on home video in 1985, the 75 minute documentary was made at the height of the band's global success following the release of their multi-platinum selling album Songs from the Big Chair. It also contains the 90 minute "Going To California" concert which was recorded in Santa Barbara during the band's "Seeds Of Love" world tour in 1990.

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

200 mins

Rating

6.3/10

Release Date

16 May 1985

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Cast

Roland Orzabal

Roland Orzabal

Himself

Curt Smith

Curt Smith

Himself

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