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Shine a Light

Shine a Light

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

20086.82h 2m

Overview

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.

Directed by Martin Scorsese
Produced by Zane Weiner, Steve Bing, Michael Cohl
Box OfficeBudget: $1.0MRevenue: $15.8M

Top 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

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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

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Michael Davis

Self

Themes & Keywords

new york cityconcertrock 'n' rolllegendmovie businessguest

About Shine a Light

Shine a Light is a documentary, music film released in 2008 exploring themes of new york city, concert, rock 'n' roll, legend, movie business, guest. Directed by Martin Scorsese, it stars Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Charlie Watts. 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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