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U2: Rattle and Hum (1988) Characters, Setting & Themes Explained
- Release, runtime and language
- 1988 · 98 mins · English
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- Starring
- B.B. King, Bono, Adam Gussow, Sterling Magee, The Edge, Phil Joanou
Rattle and Hum is an expansive concert documentary chronicling U2 at the height of their Joshua Tree tour, blending onstage performances with behind‑the‑scenes moments. It juxtaposes massive, technicolor stadium spectacles with stark, black‑and‑white indoor shows, capturing the band at their peak. The film follows them across America, explores new influences, and features a jam with blues legend B.B. King, from Dublin to Graceland.
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