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Bookmark this pageBring 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
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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