The Promise: The Making of Darkness on the Edge of Town(2010)
The Promise: The Making of Darkness on the Edge of Town Synopsis
The ninety-minute film combines never-before-seen footage of Springsteen and the E Street Band shot between 1976 and 1978—including home rehearsals and studio sessions — with new interviews with Springsteen, E Street Band members, manager Jon Landau, former-manager Mike Appel, and others closely involved in the making of the record.
The Promise: The Making of Darkness on the Edge of Town (2010) is a music and documentary film directed by Thom Zimny, released on October 7, 2010 with a runtime of 1h 25m. It stars Bruce Springsteen, Mike Appel, Roy Bittan and Clarence Clemons. Viewers rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 10 ratings.
- Director:
- Thom Zimny
- Producers:
- Thom Zimny
- Cinematographer:
- William Rexer
- Status:
- Released
The Promise: The Making of Darkness on the Edge of Town Cast & Crew
Main cast
Bruce Springsteen
as Self
- Mike Appel
Mike Appel
as Self - Manager 1972-1977
Roy Bittan
as Self - The E street band
Clarence Clemons
as Self - The E street band
- Obie Dziedzic
Obie Dziedzic
as Self (archive footage)
Danny Federici
as Self - The E street band
Jimmy Iovine
as Self - Recording engineer
Nils Lofgren
as Self - The E street band
- Thom Panunzio
Thom Panunzio
as Self - Recording engineer
- Chuck Plotkin
Chuck Plotkin
as Self - Mixer
Patti Scialfa
as Self
- Toby Scott
Toby Scott
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Thom Zimny, produced by Thom Zimny.
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The Promise: The Making of Darkness on the Edge of Town Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.8/10 from 10 ratings.
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The Promise: The Making of Darkness on the Edge of Town – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Promise: The Making of Darkness on the Edge of Town online?
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The Promise: The Making of Darkness on the Edge of Town (2010) is currently available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Promise: The Making of Darkness on the Edge of Town?
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The main cast of The Promise: The Making of Darkness on the Edge of Town (2010) includes Bruce Springsteen, Mike Appel, Roy Bittan, Clarence Clemons and Obie Dziedzic. The film was directed by Thom Zimny. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Promise: The Making of Darkness on the Edge of Town released?
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The Promise: The Making of Darkness on the Edge of Town was released on October 7, 2010 and runs for 1h 25m.
Is The Promise: The Making of Darkness on the Edge of Town worth watching?
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The Promise: The Making of Darkness on the Edge of Town (2010) holds an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from 10 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.