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Status
Released
Release
1988
Runtime
1h 57m
Wembley Stadium hosts a concert featuring stars from the fields of music, comedy and film, in celebration of the 70th birthday of imprisoned ANC leader Nelson Mandela. Highlight of the evening is the one hour live performance of Dire Straits feat. Eric Clapton.
30 Cast Members
Sting
Self
Peter Gabriel
Self
Tracy Chapman
Self
Billy Connolly
Self
Midge Ure
Self
Mark Knopfler
Self
Eric Clapton
Self
Jim Kerr
Self [Simple Minds]
Charlie Burchill
Self [Simple Minds]
Cheryl 'Salt' James
Self [Salt-N-Pepa]
Sandra 'Pepa' Denton
Self [Salt-N-Pepa]
Deidra Roper
Self [Salt-N-Pepa]
Mark Morales
Self [Fat Boys]
Damon Wimbley
Self [Fat Boys]
Darren Robinson
Self [Fat Boys]
Chubby Checker
Self
Stevie Wonder
Self
Miriam Makeba
Self
Hugh Masekela
Self
Lowell 'Sly' Dunbar
Self