Shine a Light
A master director shining his light on the best rock band on the planet.
- 2008
- Rated PG-13
- 2h 2m
- Documentary
- Music
Rating: 6.8 out of 10TMDB(188 votes)
Overview
Martin Scorsese’s electrifying concert documentary captures The Rolling Stones live at New York’s Beacon Theatre during their A Bigger Bang tour. Filmed over two nights in 2006 with an all-star team of cinematographers, the film combines dynamic performances with archival footage and rare glimpses behind the scenes, offering a vibrant portrait of the band’s enduring energy and legacy.
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Box office
Grossed $15.8M worldwide, about 15.8 times its $1M budget
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Music
Music by The Rolling Stones
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Cinematography
Cinematography by Emmanuel Lubezki, Robert Richardson and 6 more
Details
- Director
- Status
- Released
- Release date
- April 4, 2008
- Original language
- English
- Budget
- $1M
- Revenue
- $15.8M
- Countries
- Canada, United States of America
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In the United States
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Cast
Mick JaggerSelf - The Rolling Stones Vocals, Guitar, Harmonica
Keith RichardsSelf - The Rolling Stones Guitar, Vocals
Charlie WattsSelf - The Rolling Stones Drums
Ronnie WoodSelf - The Rolling Stones Guitar- Tim RiesSelf - The Rolling Stones Saxophone, Keyboards
Blondie ChaplinSelf - The Rolling Stones Vocals
Christina AguileraSelf
Jack WhiteSelf
Buddy GuySelf- Michael DavisSelf
- Kent S. SmithSelf
Hillary ClintonSelf (uncredited)
Bill ClintonSelf (uncredited)
Martin ScorseseSelf (uncredited)- Aija TeraudaSelf (uncredited)
- Charles RosenayBackstage assistant to band (uncredited)
Benicio del ToroSelf - Concert Audience (uncredited)
Bruce WillisSelf - Concert Audience (uncredited)
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