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The Promise: The Making of Darkness on the Edge of Town

The Promise: The Making of Darkness on the Edge of Town

The ninety-minute film combines never-before-seen footage of Springsteen and the E Street Band shot between 1976 and 1978—including home rehearsals and studio sessions — with new interviews with Springsteen, E Street Band members, manager Jon Landau, former-manager Mike Appel, and others closely involved in the making of the record.

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: The Promise: The Making of Darkness on the Edge of Town
  • Genres: Music, Documentary
  • Release Date: 2010-10-07
  • Runtime: 85 minutes
  • Rating: 6.8/10 (10 votes)
  • Budget: $0
  • Revenue: $0
  • Production Companies:
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 5.9008
  • Languages: English

Cast & Crew

Bruce Springsteen

Bruce Springsteen

as Self

Mike Appel

Mike Appel

as Self - Manager 1972-1977

Roy Bittan

Roy Bittan

as Self - The E street band

Clarence Clemons

Clarence Clemons

as Self - The E street band

Obie Dziedzic

Obie Dziedzic

as Self (archive footage)

Danny Federici

Danny Federici

as Self - The E street band

Jimmy Iovine

Jimmy Iovine

as Self - Recording engineer

Nils Lofgren

Nils Lofgren

as Self - The E street band

Thom Panunzio

Thom Panunzio

as Self - Recording engineer

Chuck Plotkin

Chuck Plotkin

as Self - Mixer

Gallery

Movie scene

External Links

Keywords

recording studiorock musicmusic documentaryrock musiciansbruce springsteenmaking of an album

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Promise: The Making of Darkness on the Edge of Town?â–Ľ

The Promise: The Making of Darkness on the Edge of Town is a Music, Documentary movie directed by . It was released on 2010-10-07.

Who are the main actors in The Promise: The Making of Darkness on the Edge of Town?â–Ľ

The main cast includes Bruce Springsteen, Mike Appel, Roy Bittan, Clarence Clemons, Obie Dziedzic, .

Where can I watch The Promise: The Making of Darkness on the Edge of Town online?â–Ľ

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if The Promise: The Making of Darkness on the Edge of Town is available.

Is The Promise: The Making of Darkness on the Edge of Town based on a true story?â–Ľ

No official confirmation about it being based on a true story.

What is the IMDb rating of The Promise: The Making of Darkness on the Edge of Town?â–Ľ

The Promise: The Making of Darkness on the Edge of Town has an IMDb rating of 6.8/10 based on 10 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of The Promise: The Making of Darkness on the Edge of Town?â–Ľ

The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for The Promise: The Making of Darkness on the Edge of Town?â–Ľ

The soundtrack was composed by . You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was The Promise: The Making of Darkness on the Edge of Town filmed?â–Ľ

The Promise: The Making of Darkness on the Edge of Town was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is The Promise: The Making of Darkness on the Edge of Town?â–Ľ

The total runtime of The Promise: The Making of Darkness on the Edge of Town is 85 minutes.

Is The Promise: The Making of Darkness on the Edge of Town suitable for kids?â–Ľ

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to The Promise: The Making of Darkness on the Edge of Town?â–Ľ

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to The Promise: The Making of Darkness on the Edge of Town.

Does The Promise: The Making of Darkness on the Edge of Town have a post-credit scene?â–Ľ

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