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Bring On the Night (1985)

Director: Michael Apted

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From Time Out Film Guide

One of the more intelligent, slick and witty shots at the bronzed, big-named rockumentary. Tracing the 'Dream of the Blue Turtles' live project from press conference through rehearsals to the first night in Paris, we get about two-thirds music and one-third chat, both elements varying greatly in quality. Sting, though central, is seldom as colourful or revealing as jazz-rooted band members Marsalis, Kirkland or Hakim. Things are also a little too clean and easy throughout, but then there's always the music - never jazz, of course, but at its best tuneful, highly politicised rock in the hands of some of the most talented musicians in the world.

Author: SGa 0000-00-00 00:00:00

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Cast & crew

Director: Michael Apted

Producer: David Manson

Cast: Sting, Omar Hakim, Darryl Jones, Kenny Kirkland, Branford Marsalis, Miles Copeland full cast

Genre(s): Documentaries

Duration: 97 mins


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