Bring on the Night (1985)

Director:

Michael Apted

Writer:

Michael Apted (writer)

Release Date:

8 November 1985 (USA)

Genre:

Documentary | Music

Tagline:

The story is, he risks it all on a dream. The problem is, he's not acting.

Plot:

Documents the preparation and rehearsals for Sting's first solo concert, as well as his supporting band's opinions on their leader and his controversial efforts.

Plot Keywords:

Tour | Sting Operation | Interview | Concert Film | France

Awards:

1 win

Cast

Miles A. Copeland III	...	Himself
Omar Hakim	...	Himself
Darryl Jones	...	Himself
Kenny Kirkland	...	Himself
Branford Marsalis	...	Himself
Dolette McDonald	...	Herself
Janice Pendarvis	...	Herself
Lou Salvatore	...	Himself
Sting	...	Himself
Trudie Styler	...	Herself
Jake Sumner	...	Himself
Kim Turner	...	Herself
Kim Turner	...	Himself
Max Vadukul	...	Photographer

Also Known As:

Sting: Bring on the Night (Europe: English title) (video title)

Runtime:

97 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Sound Mix:

70 mm 6-Track

Certification:

Iceland:L | West Germany:o.Al. | Australia:PG | Singapore:PG | USA:PG-13

Company:

A&M Films

Goofs:

Audio/visual unsynchronized: There are numerous mismatches between the soundtrack music and the performances on stage and in rehearsal, including cymbal crashes and drum fills that are heard and not seen, and vice versa.

Movie Connections:

References "The Flintstones" (1960)

A Must-See for any admirer of STING!

This film is a rare treat, a peek into the professional and personal life of one of the greatest musicians this world has ever seen. This film is about the solo venture of Sting after separating from The Police, into what became his first(if I'm not mistaken) solo album -'The Dream of the Blue Turtles'. I've been an avid fan of Sting's music especially since I heard his album 'The Soul Cages'. What I like about his music is the timeless and universal quality of his lyrics, the uniqueness of each and every song and at the same time a certain underlying uniformity of thought and tone. Listening to his music is like meditation...it's cathartic. I don't think there is any one aspect of human nature and human life he hasn't touched upon in his music. For this reason watching this film was really quite incredible. Paris, where Sting performed and rehearsed lends its own charm and personality to the film. There are funny moments as when these bunch of tourists are led by a tourist guide into the room of the chateau in which Sting and his band are rehearsing and the guide is telling them about the portraits hung on the walls! The sequence of the birth of Sting's son in the hospital to the tune of 'Russians' is the emotional high point of the film. The interview with Sting gives an insight into the mind of this complex man and musician. Altogether, an Experience!!