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Shine a Light (2008)

12A 122 min  -  Documentary | Biography | Music  -   4 April 2008 (Austria)
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A career-spanning documentary on the Rolling Stones, with concert footage from their "A Bigger Bang" tour.

Director:

Martin Scorsese
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Mick Jagger ...
Himself - The Rolling Stones: vocals / guitar / harmonica (also archive footage)
Keith Richards ...
Himself - The Rolling Stones: guitar / vocals (also archive footage)
Charlie Watts ...
Himself - The Rolling Stones: drums (also archive footage)
Ron Wood ...
Himself - The Rolling Stones: guitar (as Ronnie Wood)
Darryl Jones Darryl Jones ...
Himself - The Rolling Stones: bass guitar
Chuck Leavell Chuck Leavell ...
Himself - The Rolling Stones: keyboards
Bobby Keys Bobby Keys ...
Himself - The Rolling Stones: saxophone
Bernard Fowler Bernard Fowler ...
Himself - The Rolling Stones: vocals
Lisa Fischer Lisa Fischer ...
Herself - The Rolling Stones: vocals
Blondie Chaplin Blondie Chaplin ...
Himself - The Rolling Stones: vocals
Tim Ries Tim Ries ...
Himself - The Rolling Stones: saxophone / keyboards
Kent Smith Kent Smith ...
Himself - The Rolling Stones: trumpet
Michael Davis Michael Davis ...
Himself - The Rolling Stones: trombone
Albert Maysles ...
Himself - Camera in Hand
Christina Aguilera ...
Herself
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Storyline

Martin Scorsese and the Rolling Stones unite in "Shine A Light," a look at The Rolling Stones." Scorcese filmed the Stones over a two-day period at the intimate Beacon Theater in New York City in fall 2006. Cinematographers capture the raw energy of the legendary band. Written by alfiehitchie  

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Genres:

Documentary | Biography | Music

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for brief strong language, drug references and smoking See all certifications »

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

(Austria) See more »

Also Known As:

Shine a Light: The IMAX Experience See more »

Box Office

Opening Weekend:

$1,488,081 (USA) (6 April 2008) (276 Screens)

Gross:

$5,355,376 (USA) (15 June 2008)
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

USA:

Sound Mix:

DTS  | SDDS  | Dolby Digital  | Sonics-DDP (IMAX version)

Color:

Color  | Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Did You Know?

Trivia

Director Trademark: [Martin Scorsese] [tracking shot] Uses a tracking shot to follow the main character(s) through a hallway. See more »

Quotes

Martin Scorsese: We cannot set Mick Jagger on fire.
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Crazy Credits

Closing disclaimer: The preceding interviews and commentaries are for entertainment only. The views and opinions expressed therein are those of the of the individual speakers and do not necessarily represent the views and opinions of Paramount Classics, Shangri-La Entertainment, Concert Productions International or any of their respective affiliates or employees. See more »

Connections

References The Last Waltz (1978) See more »

Soundtracks

"Under My Thumb"
Written by Mick Jagger and Keith Richards
Performed by The Rolling Stones
Courtesy of ABKCO Music, Inc. See more »