Arena: Dire Straits(1980)
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.
Arena: Dire Straits (1980) is a music and documentary film directed by Nigel Finch, released on December 22, 1980 with a runtime of 58m. It stars Mark Knopfler, David Knopfler, John Illsley and Pick Withers. Viewers rate it 8.0 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- Director:
- Nigel Finch
- Producers:
- Alan Yentob
- Production:
- BBC, BBC Arena
- Status:
- Released
Arena: Dire Straits Cast & Crew
Main cast
Key crew
Directed by Nigel Finch, produced by Alan Yentob.
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Arena: Dire Straits Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 8.0/10 from 2 ratings.
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Arena: Dire Straits – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Arena: Dire Straits?
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The main cast of Arena: Dire Straits (1980) includes Mark Knopfler, David Knopfler, John Illsley, Pick Withers and Hal Lindes. The film was directed by Nigel Finch. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Arena: Dire Straits released?
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Arena: Dire Straits was released on December 22, 1980 and runs for 58m.
Is Arena: Dire Straits worth watching?
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Arena: Dire Straits (1980) holds an average rating of 8.0 out of 10 from 2 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy music and documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.