U2: Rattle and Hum

Nov 4 1988 PG-13 1h 39m
Documentary, Music

A concert movie on an unprecedented scale, Rattle And Hum captures U2 - on and off the stage - during their triumphant Joshua Tree tour. From the giant technicolour stadium celebrations to the black-and-white intensity of the indoor shows, this is U2 at their best. Follow the group across America, exploring new influences, playing with the legendary B.B. King from Dublin to Graceland.

Plot

This film documents the 1987 North American tour of the great rock band U2. Fresh with their success of their best selling album "The Joshua Tree", the band plays monster gigs. Along the way, the band takes the opportunity to indulge in some special musical activities like playing with B.B. King and performing "I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking" with a famous church choir. All the while, concert footage of the band's biggest hits on tour are featured while Bono speaks his mind on the problems of his homeland.

Written by

N/A

Directed by

Phil Joanou

Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Paramount

Languages

English

Awards

1 win & 1 nomination

Scores
# of Votes
6,382
Average Rating
7.6 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA