The Nelson Mandela 70th Birthday Concert(1988)
The Nelson Mandela 70th Birthday Concert Synopsis
There was a time when the biggest names in pop music believed they could change the world for the better. Faced with the intolerance and excesses of the established authorities, music celebrities decided to use their prestige to draw attention to the problems that less favoured people in the world faced. Wembley Stadium, London, 1988: thousands of English people fill one of the most famous football arenas in the world to celebrate an unforgettable pop music festival, with a lofty goal above entertainment - the celebration of the seventieth birthday of African leader Nelson Mandela.
The Nelson Mandela 70th Birthday Concert (1988) is a music film directed by Phil Chilvers, released on January 1, 1988 with a runtime of 1h 57m. It stars Harry Belafonte, Sting, George Michael and Al Green. Viewers rate it 10.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Phil Chilvers
- Producers:
- Tisha Fein, Charles Brand
- Production:
- Concert Promoters, Elephant House, Marshall Arts
- Status:
- Released
The Nelson Mandela 70th Birthday Concert Cast & Crew
Main cast
Harry Belafonte
as Self
Sting
as Self
George Michael
as Self
Al Green
as Self
Whoopi Goldberg
as Self
Tracy Chapman
as Self
Peter Gabriel
as Self
Miriam Makeba
as Self
Hugh Masekela
as Self
Chrissie Hynde
as Self
Steven Van Zandt
as Self
- Jerry Dammers
Jerry Dammers
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Phil Chilvers, produced by Tisha Fein and Charles Brand.
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The Nelson Mandela 70th Birthday Concert Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 10.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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The main cast of The Nelson Mandela 70th Birthday Concert (1988) includes Harry Belafonte, Sting, George Michael, Al Green and Whoopi Goldberg. The film was directed by Phil Chilvers. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Nelson Mandela 70th Birthday Concert released?
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The Nelson Mandela 70th Birthday Concert was released on January 1, 1988 and runs for 1h 57m.
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The Nelson Mandela 70th Birthday Concert (1988) holds an average rating of 10.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy music films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.