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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📋 Film Details
| Year | 2010 |
| Genre | Music, Documentary |
| Director | Thom Zimny |
| Runtime | 85 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 6.8/10 (10 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
The Promise: The Making of Darkness on the Edge of Town has mixed reviews with a rating of 6.8/10. Good for a relaxed evening without high expectations.
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A 2010 film from an era before CGI overload, with real performances that still hit hard. Best for: viewers looking to try something new without being too demanding.
— MovieFinder Editorial
🎭 Cast
Bruce Springsteen
Self
Mike Appel
Self - Manager 1972-1977
Roy Bittan
Self - The E street band
Clarence Clemons
Self - The E street band
Obie Dziedzic
Self (archive footage)
Danny Federici
Self - The E street band
Jimmy Iovine
Self - Recording engineer
Nils Lofgren
Self - The E street band
Thom Panunzio
Self - Recording engineer
Chuck Plotkin
Self - Mixer
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