The Pretenders: Chrissie Hynde or Rock Life
A journey through the artistic life of the British-American rock band The Pretenders, formed in 1978, and a portrait of its leader, the charismatic singer and songwriter Chrissie Hynde.
Genre: Documentary, History, Music, TV Movie
Director: Claire Laborey
Actors: Chrissie Hynde, Sarah-Jane Sauvegrain
Country: France
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