Nelson Mandela 70th Birthday Tribute

1988 10h 13m EN

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7.7

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★6.5TMDB · 2★7.7IMDB · 66

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Synopsis

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Wembley Stadium hosts a concert featuring stars from the fields of music, comedy and film, in celebration of the 70th birthday of imprisoned ANC leader Nelson Mandela. Highlight of the evening is the one hour live performance of Dire Straits feat. Eric Clapton.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Sting
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Peter Gabriel
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Tracy Chapman
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Billy Connolly
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Midge Ure
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Mark Knopfler
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Eric Clapton
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Jim Kerr
Self [Simple Minds]

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Phil Chilvers
Writers: Kim Fuller
Languages: English
Countries: United Kingdom

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RUNTIME

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At 613 minutes, this is a three-hour-plus commitment — longer than 95% of films ever made.

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ERA

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38 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Brent Carpenter shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Sting and Peter Gabriel and Tracy Chapman carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0304468 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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WILD

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Only 2 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Phil Chilvers directs. Brent Carpenter cuts. A long sit — settle in. Produced in United Kingdom. Dialogue in English.

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Things worth knowing

1At 613 minutes, this is a three-hour-plus commitment — longer than 95% of films ever made.
238 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
3Editor Brent Carpenter shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
4Sting and Peter Gabriel and Tracy Chapman carry the top of the cast.
5IMDB entry: tt0304468 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
6Only 2 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.