Arena: Dire Straits
Synopsis
Arena cameras were on hand to film the return of Dire Straits from their triumphant 1980 Brothers in Arms world tour. The film features a superb concert they played at The Rainbow, and band members talk about their music and the pressures and the consequences of success.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Nigel Finch
- Original Title
- Arena: Dire Straits
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 58m
- Production Studios
- BBC, BBC Arena
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Nigel Finch
Alan Lewens, Mary Dickinson
Alan Yentob
Department Leadership Roster
Alan Lewens
Editor
Alan Yentob
Producer
Nigel Finch
Director
Mary Dickinson
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What is Arena: Dire Straits about?
Arena cameras were on hand to film the return of Dire Straits from their triumphant 1980 Brothers in Arms world tour. The film features a superb concert they played at The Rainbow, and band members talk about their music and the pressures and the consequences of success.
Who directed Arena: Dire Straits?
Arena: Dire Straits was directed by Nigel Finch.
Who stars in Arena: Dire Straits?
The principal cast of Arena: Dire Straits includes Mark Knopfler, David Knopfler, John Illsley, Pick Withers, Hal Lindes.
When was Arena: Dire Straits released and how long is it?
Arena: Dire Straits was released in 1980 with a total runtime of 58m.