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WHAM!

WHAM!

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Through archival interviews and footage, George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley relive the arc of their Wham! career, from 70s best buds to 80s pop icons.Through archival interviews and footage, George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley relive the arc of their Wham! career, from 70s best buds to 80s pop icons.

June 27, 2023 · Directed by Chris Smith

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Runtime1h 32m
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Cast & crew

Andrew Ridgeley
Self
George Michael
Self (archive footage)
Elton John
Self (archive footage)
David Bowie
Self (archive footage)
Mick Jagger
Self (archive footage)
Sting
Self (archive footage)
Freddie Mercury
Self (archive footage)
Paul McCartney
Self (archive footage)
Shirlie Kemp
Self (archive footage)
Pepsi DeMacque
Self (archive footage)
Jerry Wexler
Self (archive photos)
Aretha Franklin
Self (archive footage)

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