Rocketman

Rocketman

7.3IMDb Score
Released:2019-05-17
Duration:121 min
Director:Dexter Fletcher
Actors:Taron Egerton, Jamie Bell, Richard Madden, Bryce Dallas Howard, Gemma Jones
Production:Paramount Pictures, New Republic Pictures, Marv, Rocket Pictures, Lawrence Bender Productions

Overview:

The story of Elton John's life, from his years as a prodigy at the Royal Academy of Music through his influential and enduring musical partnership with Bernie Taupin.

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