McCartney: The Hunt for the Lost Bass vs The Secret Lives of Bill Bartell
McCartney: The Hunt for the Lost Bass is the shorter watch at 1h 30m compared with 1h 42m. The Secret Lives of Bill Bartell is the older of the two (2025 against 2026). Both are documentary, music movies, so they suit a similar mood.
McCartney: The Hunt for the Lost Bass
The Secret Lives of Bill Bartell| McCartney: The Hunt for the Lost Bass | The Secret Lives of Bill Bartell | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 8.4/10 | ★ 0.0/10 |
| Year | 2026 | 2025 |
| Length | 1h 30m | 1h 42m |
| Genres | Documentary, Music | Documentary, Music |
| Country | United Kingdom | United States of America |
| Director | Arthur Cary | David Markey |
| Main cast | Paul McCartney, Elvis Costello, Mike McGear, Klaus Voormann | Drew Barrymore, Kurt Cobain, Dale Crover, Buzz Osborne, Allison Anders |
Synopsis
McCartney: The Hunt for the Lost Bass
For over fifty years, the disappearance of Paul McCartney’s original Höfner bass has been one of rock ‘n’ roll’s enduring mysteries. The Hunt for the Lost Bass tells the extraordinary story of this iconic instrument, and the fan powered quest to find it.
The Secret Lives of Bill Bartell
Bill Bartell was a multifaceted individual who traversed the punk rock scene, law enforcement, rodeo riding, and country music. Known for his unique contribution to punk rock through his label Gasatanka Records and band White Flag, Bartell's life defies conventional boundaries, blending hyper-masculinity with subcultural rebellion. His story, filled with mysterious and seemingly contradictory roles, offers a compelling narrative about identity…
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