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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 2mDocumentaryMusic

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.

3.4/5

TMDB score· 183 votes

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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.

The vibe

new york cityconcertrock 'n' rolllegendmovie businessguest

Behind it

Martin ScorseseMartin ScorseseDirectorRobert RichardsonRobert RichardsonCinematographyEmmanuel LubezkiEmmanuel LubezkiCinematographyEllen KurasEllen KurasCinematographyRobert ElswitRobert ElswitCinematographyStuart DryburghStuart DryburghCinematography

Cast

Mick JaggerMick JaggerSelf - The Rolling Stones Vocals, Guitar, Harmonica
Keith RichardsKeith RichardsSelf - The Rolling Stones Guitar, Vocals
Charlie WattsCharlie WattsSelf - The Rolling Stones Drums
Ronnie WoodRonnie WoodSelf - The Rolling Stones Guitar
Tim RiesSelf - The Rolling Stones Saxophone, Keyboards
Blondie ChaplinBlondie ChaplinSelf - The Rolling Stones Vocals
Christina AguileraChristina AguileraSelf
Jack WhiteJack WhiteSelf
Buddy GuyBuddy GuySelf
Michael DavisSelf
Kent S. SmithSelf
Hillary ClintonHillary ClintonSelf (uncredited)
Bill ClintonBill ClintonSelf (uncredited)
Martin ScorseseMartin ScorseseSelf (uncredited)
Aija TeraudaSelf (uncredited)
Charles RosenayBackstage assistant to band (uncredited)
Benicio del ToroBenicio del ToroSelf - Concert Audience (uncredited)
Bruce WillisBruce WillisSelf - Concert Audience (uncredited)

Director

Martin Scorsese

Release date

4 Apr 2008

Runtime

2h 2m

Budget

$1.0M

Box office

$15.8M · 15.8× its budget

Studio

Shangri-La Entertainment, Concert Productions International, Paramount Vantage

Language

English

Countries

Canada,United States of America

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