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Shine a Light

Shine a Light

A master director shining his light on the best rock band on the planet.

2008•2h 2m•6.8/10
DocumentaryMusic

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6.8/10(179)

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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Production

Shangri-La Entertainment, Concert Productions International, Paramount Vantage

Language

EN

Status

Released

Release Date

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Cast

Mick Jagger

Mick Jagger

Self - The Rolling Stones Vocals, Guitar, Harmonica

Keith Richards

Keith Richards

Self - The Rolling Stones Guitar, Vocals

Charlie Watts

Charlie Watts

Self - The Rolling Stones Drums

Ronnie Wood

Ronnie Wood

Self - The Rolling Stones Guitar

Tim Ries

Self - The Rolling Stones Saxophone, Keyboards

Blondie Chaplin

Blondie Chaplin

Self - The Rolling Stones Vocals

Christina Aguilera

Christina Aguilera

Self

Jack White

Jack White

Self

Buddy Guy

Buddy Guy

Self

Michael Davis

Self

Kent S. Smith

Self

Hillary Clinton

Hillary Clinton

Self (uncredited)

Bill Clinton

Bill Clinton

Self (uncredited)

Martin Scorsese

Martin Scorsese

Self (uncredited)

Aija Terauda

Self (uncredited)

Charles Rosenay

Backstage assistant to band (uncredited)

Benicio del Toro

Benicio del Toro

Self - Concert Audience (uncredited)

Bruce Willis

Bruce Willis

Self - Concert Audience (uncredited)

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