Dire Straits with Eric Clapton - Nelson Mandela 70th Birthday Tribute (1988)
The Nelson Mandela 70th Birthday Tribute was a popular-music concert staged on June 11, 1988 at Wembley Stadium, London and broadcast to 67 countries and an audience of 600 million. It was also referred to as Freedomfest, Free Nelson Mandela Concert and Mandela Day. In the US, the Fox television network heavily censored the political aspects of the concert.
Director: Ken O'Neill
Genre: Music
Release Date: June 11, 1988
Cast
- Mark Knopfler - vocals, guitar
- John Illsley - bass
- Jack Sonni - guitar
- Alan Clark - keyboards
- Eric Clapton - guitar
- Guy Fletcher - keyboards
- Terry Williams - drums
- Chris White - saxophone
Production: Elephant House
Country: United Kingdom
Original Language: en
Keywords
nelson mandela
More Films by Director: Ken O'Neill
More Films in Genre: Music
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Dire Straits with Eric Clapton - Nelson Mandela 70th Birthday Tribute about?
- The Nelson Mandela 70th Birthday Tribute was a popular-music concert staged on June 11, 1988 at Wembley Stadium, London and broadcast to 67 countries and an audience of 600 million. It was also referred to as Freedomfest, Free Nelson Mandela Concert and Mandela Day. In the US, the Fox television network heavily censored the political aspects of the concert.
- Who directed Dire Straits with Eric Clapton - Nelson Mandela 70th Birthday Tribute?
- Dire Straits with Eric Clapton - Nelson Mandela 70th Birthday Tribute was directed by Ken O'Neill.
- Who stars in Dire Straits with Eric Clapton - Nelson Mandela 70th Birthday Tribute?
- Dire Straits with Eric Clapton - Nelson Mandela 70th Birthday Tribute stars Mark Knopfler, John Illsley, Jack Sonni, Alan Clark, Eric Clapton, Guy Fletcher.
- What genre is Dire Straits with Eric Clapton - Nelson Mandela 70th Birthday Tribute?
- Dire Straits with Eric Clapton - Nelson Mandela 70th Birthday Tribute is a Music film.
- Where was Dire Straits with Eric Clapton - Nelson Mandela 70th Birthday Tribute produced?
- Dire Straits with Eric Clapton - Nelson Mandela 70th Birthday Tribute was produced in United Kingdom.