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199750 minTV-PGdocumentary

6.5/ 10(108 ratings)• TMDB

Classic Albums

199750 minTV-PGdocumentary

6.5/ 10(108 ratings)• TMDB

The 1997 series focuses on iconic pop and rock albums that define notable bands or musicians and significant moments in music history.

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Tony Ching Siu-Tung

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The 1997 series focuses on iconic pop and rock albums that define notable bands or musicians and significant moments in music history.

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Tony Ching Siu-Tung

Tony Ching Siu-Tungdirector

Roy Szeto Wai-Cheuk

Roy Szeto Wai-Cheukwriter

Tsui Hark

Tsui Harkwriter

Tony Leung Chiu-wai

Tony Leung Chiu-waicast

Jacky Cheung Hok-Yau

Jacky Cheung Hok-Yaucast

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A documentary series about pop and rock albums that are considered the best or most distinctive of a well-known band or musician or that exemplify a stage in the history of music.

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