Who actually directed the video for November Rain???


Help! This has been driving me nuts for years, and I never seem to be able to get a solid answer...
Who directed the classic music vid for this song?
One of my fave promos of all time!

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Andrew Morahan, the pioneering stylist British music video director. He recently helmed GOAL 3 and also directed HIGHLANDER 3.

Morahan directed many huge 80s music videos, and has had a huge association with George Michael since the WHAM days. Morahan seemed to be Britain's answer to the Propaganda comapny in the USA (Fincher and Sena's group) and in fact did some stuff for them too. Lots of long long telephoto lens shots, uber colour coordinated art direction and early post grading. He had a knack for making anything look delicious, and it's sad that he has not seemed to be as successful at feature work (HIGHLANDER 3 is still a gorgeous looker).

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Nice one! When I first saw it I was convinced it was a Propaganda Production, with the long lenses and awesome production design - but knowing that a fellow Brit was behind it makes it all the sweeter! :o) Thanks loads for the info!

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