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Roy Orbison
as Self - Lead Vocals/Guitar
Jackson Browne
as Self - Backing Vocals
T Bone Burnett
as Self - Guitar
Elvis Costello
as Self - Guitar/Electric Organ/Harmonica
J. Steven Soles
as Self - Backing Vocals
Bonnie Raitt
as Self - Backing Vocals
Bruce Springsteen
as Self - Vocals/Guitar
Tom Waits
as Self - Organ/Guitar
JD Souther
as Self - Backing Vocals/Guitar
Jennifer Warnes
as Self - Backing Vocals
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1988
Runtime1h 04m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresMusic
Votes15
DirectorTony Mitchell
WritersTony Mitchell
TypeFeature Film
Rating7.6 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsRoy Orbison and Friends: A Black and White Night
About Roy Orbison and Friends: A Black and White Night
Recorded live at the Coconut Grove in Los Angeles, Roy is joined by an eclectic ensemble of rock and roll superstars including Jackson Browne, Elvis Costello, T-Bone Burnett, J.D. Souther, Jennifer Warnes, k.d. lang, Bonnie Raitt, Bruce Springsteen and Tom Waits.
Directed by Tony Mitchell, Roy Orbison and Friends: A Black and White Night leans on a strong ensemble — Roy Orbison, Jackson Browne, T Bone Burnett — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about music titles of 1988.
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