Roy Orbison and Friends: A Black and White Night
"Roy Orbison performs in a 1940s-type nightclub setting"
Originally released in 1988. Roy Orbison and Friends: A Black and White Night is a music/documentary film. directed by Tony Mitchell. At just 64 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Roy Orbison, Jackson Browne, and T Bone Burnett
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 3, 1988
38 years ago
Runtime
1h 4m
64 minutes total
User Rating
7.5/10
Great (13 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
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
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Virgin Video
- Cinemax
- HBO
- Delliah Films Inc
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Roy Orbison and Friends: A Black and White Night about?
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...
Who directed Roy Orbison and Friends: A Black and White Night?
Roy Orbison and Friends: A Black and White Night was directed by Tony Mitchell.
How long is Roy Orbison and Friends: A Black and White Night?
Roy Orbison and Friends: A Black and White Night has a runtime of 1 hours and 4 minutes (64 minutes total).
When was Roy Orbison and Friends: A Black and White Night released?
Roy Orbison and Friends: A Black and White Night was released on January 3, 1988 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Roy Orbison and Friends: A Black and White Night?
The main cast of Roy Orbison and Friends: A Black and White Night includes Roy Orbison, Jackson Browne, T Bone Burnett, Elvis Costello, J. Steven Soles.