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7.1 / 10(8 votes)IMDbPG-1319851h 37mUnited States of America

Sting - Bring on the Night

“A band is born”

Synopsis

Bring on the Night is a 1985 documentary film, that focuses on the jazz-inspired project and band led by the British musician Sting during the early stages of his solo career. Some of the songs, whose recording sessions are featured in the film, appeared on his debut solo album The Dream of the Blue Turtles. Each musician in the band through the course of the film is interviewed.

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Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

November 8, 1985

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Michael Apted
Screenplay & Story
Michael Apted
Original Title
Sting - Bring on the Night
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 37m
Production Studios
A&M Films, The Samuel Goldwyn Company

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Michael Apted

Screenplay & Story

Michael Apted

Director of Photography

Ralf D. Bode

Department Leadership Roster

Colleen Atwood

Colleen Atwood

Costume Design

Michael Apted

Michael Apted

Director

Michael Apted

Michael Apted

Writer

Ralf D. Bode

Ralf D. Bode

Director of Photography

Ferdinando Scarfiotti

Ferdinando Scarfiotti

Production Design

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: PG-13

PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.

International Certification Matrix

United States (MPAA)PG-13

Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Sting - Bring on the Night.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Sting - Bring on the Night

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Sting - Bring on the Night about?

Bring on the Night is a 1985 documentary film, that focuses on the jazz-inspired project and band led by the British musician Sting during the early stages of his solo career. Some of the songs, whose recording sessions are featured in the film, appeared on his debut solo album The Dream of the Blue Turtles. Each musician in the band through the course of the film is interviewed.

Who directed Sting - Bring on the Night?

Sting - Bring on the Night was directed by Michael Apted.

Who stars in Sting - Bring on the Night?

The principal cast of Sting - Bring on the Night includes Sting, Branford Marsalis, Daryl Jones, Kenny Kirkland, Omar Hakim.

When was Sting - Bring on the Night released and how long is it?

Sting - Bring on the Night was released in 1985 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.

What is the age rating and content advisory for Sting - Bring on the Night?

Sting - Bring on the Night holds official age classifications: US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).