Arena: Dire Straits
Originally released in 1980. Arena: Dire Straits is a music/documentary film. directed by Nigel Finch. At just 58 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Mark Knopfler, David Knopfler, and John Illsley
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 22, 1980
45 years ago
Runtime
0h 58m
58 minutes total
User Rating
8.0/10
Excellent (2 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- BBC
- BBC Arena
Frequently Asked Questions
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...
Who directed Arena: Dire Straits?
Arena: Dire Straits was directed by Nigel Finch.
How long is Arena: Dire Straits?
Arena: Dire Straits has a runtime of 0 hours and 58 minutes (58 minutes total).
When was Arena: Dire Straits released?
Arena: Dire Straits was released on December 22, 1980 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Arena: Dire Straits?
The main cast of Arena: Dire Straits includes Mark Knopfler, David Knopfler, John Illsley, Pick Withers, Hal Lindes.