Martin Scorsese’s electrifying concert documentary captures The Rolling Stones live at New York’s Beacon Theatre during their A Bigger Bang tour. Filmed over two nights in 2006 with an all-star team of cinematographers, the film combines dynamic performances with archival footage and rare glimpses behind the scenes, offering a vibrant portrait of the band’s enduring energy and legacy.
Direction
Scorsese's camera worships Jagger like De Niro in his prime.
Cinematography
16 cinematographers including Emmanuel Lubezki—overkill? Absolutely. Gorgeous? Obviously.
Editing
Archival footage cuts so sharp you'll get whiplash from 1964 to 2006.
Director
Martin Scorsese
Mick Jagger
Self - The Rolling Stones Vocals, Guitar, Harmonica
Keith Richards
Self - The Rolling Stones Guitar, Vocals
Charlie Watts
Self - The Rolling Stones Drums
Ronnie Wood
Self - The Rolling Stones Guitar
Blondie Chaplin
Self - The Rolling Stones Vocals
Christina Aguilera
Self
Jack White
Self
Buddy Guy
Self
Hillary Clinton
Self (uncredited)
Bill Clinton
Self (uncredited)
Martin Scorsese
Self (uncredited)
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Scorsese had no setlist in advance and couldn't see the stage during filming—he directed blind, reacting purely to audio cues like a jazz musician.
Bill Clinton introduced the band opening night; the film accidentally captured the final era before Charlie Watts' death made it impossible to replicate.
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