Mark Knopfler

Mark Knopfler

Mark Freuder Knopfler OBE is a British songwriter, guitarist, and record producer. He was the lead guitarist, singer, and songwriter for the rock band Dire Straits, which he co-founded with his younger brother, David Knopfler, in 1977. Described by Classic Rock as a virtuoso, Knopfler is a fingerstyle guitarist and was ranked 27th on Rolling Stone's list of the "100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time". As of 2009, he and Dire Straits had sold more than 120 million records. A four-time Grammy Award winner, Knopfler is the recipient of the Edison Award, the Steiger Award and the Ivor Novello Award, as well as holding three honorary doctorate degrees in music from universities in the United Kingdom. Knopfler was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of Dire Straits in 2018.

  • Title: Mark Knopfler
  • Popularity: 4.84
  • Known For: Acting
  • Birthday: 1949-08-12
  • Place of Birth: Glasgow, Scotland, UK
  • Homepage: http://www.markknopfler.com/
  • Also Known As: Dire Straits
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Mark Knopfler Movies

  • 2021
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    Great North: A Run. A River. A Region.

    Great North: A Run. A River. A Region.

    1 2021 HD

    GREAT NORTH: A RUN. A RIVER. A REGION is a documentary film about the Great North Run, a half marathon from Newcastle to South Shields.

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  • 1984
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    Dire Straits: Alchemy Live 1983

    Dire Straits: Alchemy Live 1983

    7.3 1984 HD

    Alchemy is a double live album originally released in 1984 with an accompanying VHS, now released on DVD and Blu-ray for the first time. Recorded on...

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  • 1993
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    Dire Straits: On The Night

    Dire Straits: On The Night

    7.1 1993 HD

    Music from Dire Straits, recorded live in concert in 1991. Tracks include: "Calling Elvis", "Walk Of Life", "Heavy Fuel", "Romeo And Juliet",...

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  • 2021
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    Lindisfarne’s Geordie Genius: The Alan Hull Story

    Lindisfarne’s Geordie Genius: The Alan Hull Story

    7 2021 HD

    Brit Award-winner Sam Fender goes in search of a musical hero from another era - the late, great, Alan Hull of Lindisfarne, in this one-off BBC Four...

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  • 1996
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    Mark Knopfler: A Night in London

    Mark Knopfler: A Night in London

    6.2 1996 HD

    A Night in London is a live concert video by Mark Knopfler. The setlist includes songs from Knopfler's first solo album Golden Heart, along with...

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  • 2006
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    Mark Knopfler and Emmylou Harris: Real Live Roadrunning

    Mark Knopfler and Emmylou Harris: Real Live Roadrunning

    10 2006 HD

    Real Live Roadrunning is a live album by Mark Knopfler and Emmylou Harris. Released in November 2006, it was recorded at the end of their summer tour...

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  • 2010
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    The Best British Rock Concert of All Time, Live at Knebworth

    The Best British Rock Concert of All Time, Live at Knebworth

    7.3 2010 HD

    On the 30th June 1990 in the grounds of Knebworth House a concert was staged to raise funds for Nordoff-Robbins Music Therapy and the Brit School For...

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  • 1991
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    Voices That Care

    Voices That Care

    8 1991 HD

    Behind the scenes making of the charity single "Voices That Care".

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  • 1992
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    Dire Straits - Live In Basel

    Dire Straits - Live In Basel

    5 1992 HD

    Concert held at St. Jacob Stadium in Basel, Switzerland, 28.06.1992, during the On Every Street tour. One of the best concerts of Dire Straits.

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  • 1992
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    Dire Straits: Autumn in Nimes

    Dire Straits: Autumn in Nimes

    1 1992 HD

    Dire Straits show at Les Arènes de Nîmes 1992 festival in Southern France. Dire Straits is a British rock band formed in Deptford in...

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  • 2019
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    Mark Knopfler: Live at Madison Square Garden 2019

    Mark Knopfler: Live at Madison Square Garden 2019

    8 2019 HD

    Mark Knopfler is adding a performance at New York City’s famed Madison Square Garden on September 25 with special guest Bonnie Raitt to his...

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  • 1995
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    The History of Rock 'n' Roll

    The History of Rock 'n' Roll

    10 1995 HD

    The history of rock n' roll and pop music are explored are explored via interviews and footage of well-known music stars.

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  • 1987
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    The Secret Policeman’s Third Ball

    The Secret Policeman’s Third Ball

    5 1987 HD

    When the British Amnesty shows finally resumed in 1987 after a six-year hiatus, the show format was retooled in an effort to take advantage of the...

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  • 1986
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    Dire Straits: Thank You Australia and New Zealand

    Dire Straits: Thank You Australia and New Zealand

    1 1986 HD

    In 1985, Dire Straits embarked on a world tour of unprecedented proportions. Promoting their hit album Brothers in Arms, the tour included a...

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  • 1985
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    Dire Straits: Live at Wembley Arena

    Dire Straits: Live at Wembley Arena

    8.3 1985 HD

    On July 10th, 1985, under the inspiring eye and ear of master guitarist and frontman Mark Knopfler, Dire Straits gave a concert at the famous Wembley...

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  • 1986
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    All Star Concert

    All Star Concert

    1 1986 HD

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  • 1970
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    Rock Gala Concert

    Rock Gala Concert

    1 1970 HD

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  • 1996
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    The Rocker: A Portrait of Phil Lynott

    The Rocker: A Portrait of Phil Lynott

    1 1996 HD

    When Thin Lizzy frontman Phil Lynott died on 4 January 1986, he was 36 years old. His early death from a drug-related illness placed him in the same...

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  • 2011
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    Mark Knopfler: A Life in Songs

    Mark Knopfler: A Life in Songs

    4.3 2011 HD

    Mark Knopfler is one of the most successful musicians in the world. During the past 30 years he has written and recorded over 300 songs including...

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  • 1992
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    Dire Straits: The Last Concert - Zaragoza 1992

    Dire Straits: The Last Concert - Zaragoza 1992

    1 1992 HD

    This DVD is of the Last concert ever performed by the band Dire Straits. It was the 211th scheduled concert of the huge 'On Every Street' World tour...

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  • 2009
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    Mark Knopfler: Get Lucky - The Interviews

    Mark Knopfler: Get Lucky - The Interviews

    1 2009 HD

    Interviews with Mark's crew as we go on the road with the Get Lucky tour.

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  • 2009
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    Mark Knopfler: Get Lucky - Behind the Scenes

    Mark Knopfler: Get Lucky - Behind the Scenes

    1 2009 HD

    Go behind the scenes with Mark and Chuck Ainlay as they take you on a tour of the 2009 release of Get Lucky. Includes performaces of "Cleaning My...

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  • 2007
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    Mark Knopfler: Kill to Get Crimson - A Documentary

    Mark Knopfler: Kill to Get Crimson - A Documentary

    1 2007 HD

    In this short film Mark, Chuck, Guy Fletcher, Glen, Danny and all the band give the back-story behind the writing and recording of Mark’s fifth...

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  • 2015
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    Mark Knopfler: Tracker - A Documentary

    Mark Knopfler: Tracker - A Documentary

    1 2015 HD

    For all fans who like this album “Tracker”, down below is short 23 minutes documentary video. In this documentary, Mark talks about the...

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  • 1980
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    Arena: Dire Straits

    Arena: Dire Straits

    8 1980 HD

    Arena cameras were on hand to film the return of Dire Straits from their triumphant 1980 Brothers in Arms world tour. The film features a superb...

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  • 2006
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    Mark Knopfler - Hay On Wye Festival

    Mark Knopfler - Hay On Wye Festival

    5.5 2006 HD

    Mark Knopfler - Hay On Wye Festival recorded in 2007

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  • 2006
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    Mark Knopfler - Live in Paris

    Mark Knopfler - Live in Paris

    3.8 2006 HD

    Bootleg Recorded in Paris - 2006

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  • 2007
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    Mark Knopfler - Live In Berlin 2007

    Mark Knopfler - Live In Berlin 2007

    1 2007 HD

    Mark Knopfler performing live in Meistersaal, Berlin, 2007-09-10, as a part of his promo tour for the album "Kill To Get Crimson".

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  • 1990
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    The Cream of Eric Clapton

    The Cream of Eric Clapton

    6 1990 HD

    1. I Feel Free 2. Sunshine of Your Love 3. White Room 4. Crossroads 5. Badge 6. Presence of the Lord - Blind Faith 7. Blues Power 8. ...

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  • 2004
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    Mark Knopfler - Shangri-La BDA

    Mark Knopfler - Shangri-La BDA

    1 2004 HD

    Shangri-La is the fourth solo album by British singer-songwriter and guitarist Mark Knopfler recorded in February 2004 at Shangri-La Studios in...

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  • 1991
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    Guitar

    Guitar

    1 1991 HD

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  • 1990
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    The Best of All Star Band: Live in Concert

    The Best of All Star Band: Live in Concert

    1 1990 HD

    Whatever You Want - Status Quo Rockin' All Over The World - Status Quo Dirty Water - Status Quo In The Army Now - Status Quo Before You Accuse...

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  • 1987
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    The Princess Bride

    The Princess Bride

    7.7 1987 HD

    In this enchantingly cracked fairy tale, the beautiful Princess Buttercup and the dashing Westley must overcome staggering odds to find happiness...

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  • 1998
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    Dire Straits: Sultans of Swing, The Very Best of Dire Straits

    Dire Straits: Sultans of Swing, The Very Best of Dire Straits

    7.4 1998 HD

    Sultans of swing - Lady writer - Romeo and Juliet - Tunnel of love - Private investigations - Twisting by the pool - Love over gold (live 1983) - So...

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  • 1985
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    Dire Straits at Live Aid

    Dire Straits at Live Aid

    1 1985 HD

    The band with Sting perform at Wembley

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  • 2024
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    Mark Knopfler - One Deep River

    Mark Knopfler - One Deep River

    1 2024 HD

    One Deep River is the tenth solo album by British musician Mark Knopfler. It was released on 12 April 2024. The first three singles from the album...

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  • 1979
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    Dire Straits: Live at Rockpalast 1979

    Dire Straits: Live at Rockpalast 1979

    7 1979 HD

    A classic early live show from Mark Knopfler and Dire Straits, performed in Germany in 1979. This release captures the original band in their first...

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  • 1997
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    Music for Montserrat

    Music for Montserrat

    6.3 1997 HD

    Music For Montserrat is a concert, held on September 15, 1997 in the Royal Albert Hall. Musicians came together for Montserrat. Phil Collins, Ray...

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  • 2009
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    An Evening with Mark Knopfler and band

    An Evening with Mark Knopfler and band

    4.8 2009 HD

    1. Sailing to Philadelphia 2. Sultans of Swing 3. Romeo & Juliet 4. Get Lucky 5. Why Worry 6. Money For Nothing 7. Monteleone 8. Songs For...

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  • 1988
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    Eric Clapton: Philadelphia 1988

    Eric Clapton: Philadelphia 1988

    7 1988 HD

    Eric Clapton, featuring Mark Knopfler, performs live in Philadelphia 1988.

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  • 2012
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    Mark Knopfler: Guitar Stories

    Mark Knopfler: Guitar Stories

    8 2012 HD

    A documentary with Guitar legend Mark Knopfler in the highlight.

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  • 1990
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    Silver Clef Award Winners Show, Knebworth Park

    Silver Clef Award Winners Show, Knebworth Park

    1 1990 HD

    The Silver Clef fundraising committee was founded in 1976 by musicians and managers from across the British music industry, who wanted to honour and...

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  • 2005
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    Scotty Moore & Friends: A Tribute to the King

    Scotty Moore & Friends: A Tribute to the King

    7.5 2005 HD

    Scotty Moore is joined by some of the world's greatest guitarists in this concert honoring Elvis Presley. Moore, the King's first guitarist, leads...

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  • 1985
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    Live Aid

    Live Aid

    7.9 1985 HD

    Live Aid was held on 13 July 1985, simultaneously in Wembley Stadium in London, England, and the John F. Kennedy Stadium in Philadelphia, United...

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  • 2018
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    Twenty Eighteen Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

    Twenty Eighteen Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

    1 2018 HD

    Recorded live, this special honors fivenew performer category inductees: Bon Jovi, The Cars, Nina Simone, The Moody Blues and Dire Straits.

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  • 2006
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    Eric Clapton: After Midnight Live

    Eric Clapton: After Midnight Live

    1 2006 HD

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  • 1988
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    Eric Clapton at Tokyo Dome

    Eric Clapton at Tokyo Dome

    6 1988 HD

    Eric Clapton as part of the "25th Anniversary Tour" on November 2, 1988 live at the Tokyo Dome with guests Elton John and Mark Knopfler.

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  • 1988
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    Dire Straits with Eric Clapton - Nelson Mandela 70th Birthday Tribute

    Dire Straits with Eric Clapton - Nelson Mandela 70th Birthday Tribute

    1 1988 HD

    The Nelson Mandela 70th Birthday Tribute was a popular-music concert staged on June 11, 1988 at Wembley Stadium, London and broadcast to 67 countries...

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  • 2007
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    Mark Knopfler - AVO Session Basel

    Mark Knopfler - AVO Session Basel

    8 2007 HD

    Mark Knopfler plays AVO Session Basel concert, recorded at Festsaal Messe, Basel, Switzerland on November 12th, 2007.

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  • 2016
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    Dire Straits: The Best Of

    Dire Straits: The Best Of

    1 2016 HD

    Contains the hits Sultans of Swing, So Far Away, Walk of Life, Money for Nothing, Brothers in Arms, and many others.

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  • 2009
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    Mark Knopfler Prince s Trust

    Mark Knopfler Prince s Trust

    6.5 2009 HD

    Mark Knopfler Prince Trust 2009 The Hurlingham Club London 2009-09-09 Setlist: 01. Sailing To Philadelphia 02. Sultans of Swing excerpt 03....

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  • 1970
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    Mark Knopfler: Live at the Atrium

    Mark Knopfler: Live at the Atrium

    1 1970 HD

    Live concert including greatest hits of Dire Straits.

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  • 1970
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    Mark Knopfler Live In Rotterdam

    Mark Knopfler Live In Rotterdam

    1 1970 HD

    MARK KNOPFLER, ROTTERDAM 2008 Waldo's recording Ahoy'Rotterdam, Holland, 31st March 2008 CD1: 1. Cannibals 2. Why aye man 3. What it is 4....

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  • 1970
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    Mark Knopfler: Fingerpicking Good

    Mark Knopfler: Fingerpicking Good

    1 1970 HD

    Live at the Meistersaal, Berlin Germany, Dec `0th 2007 and live for the AVO sessions, Basel Switzerland, 12 November 2007

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  • 2019
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    Mark Knopfler - Milano 2019

    Mark Knopfler - Milano 2019

    1 2019 HD

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  • 2005
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    Live Aid: 20 Years Ago Today

    Live Aid: 20 Years Ago Today

    1 2005 HD

    This concert film was created for the London premiére launch of Live Aid on dvd in November 2004. It contains selected highlights of the...

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  • 1988
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    Nelson Mandela 70th Birthday Tribute

    Nelson Mandela 70th Birthday Tribute

    6 1988 HD

    Wembley Stadium hosts a concert featuring stars from the fields of music, comedy and film, in celebration of the 70th birthday of imprisoned ANC...

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  • 2004
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    Live Aid

    Live Aid

    9.1 2004 HD

    4 × DVD, The broadcast of the biggest benefit concert in history, organized by Bob Geldof and Midge Ure to raise funds for Ethiopian famine...

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  • 1993
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    Curves Contours & Body Horns

    Curves Contours & Body Horns

    1 1993 HD

    Now recognized as one of the best electric guitars ever designed, Leo Fender's Stratocaster is a vital ingredient of American popular culture. Its...

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  • 1970
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    Dire Straits ‎– Autumn In Nimes

    Dire Straits ‎– Autumn In Nimes

    1 1970 HD

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  • 2021
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    Under the Volcano

    Under the Volcano

    6.8 2021 HD

    The story of George Martin’s AIR Studios Montserrat and the island that changed music forever.

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  • 2019
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    Mark Knopfler - Live in Valencia 2019

    Mark Knopfler - Live in Valencia 2019

    1 2019 HD

    Down The Road Wherever Tour Live in Valencia, April 26, 2019 Set List: Nobody Does That Corned Beef City Sailing To Philadelphia Once Upon A...

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  • 1987
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    Chet Atkins and Friends

    Chet Atkins and Friends

    1 1987 HD

    Filmed live in Nashville, these musical talents demonstrate both their love and respect for Atkins as they take to the stage for an unforgettable...

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  • 1997
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    Wag the Dog

    Wag the Dog

    7 1997 HD

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  • 1983
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    Local Hero

    Local Hero

    6.715 1983 HD

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  • 1989
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    Last Exit to Brooklyn

    Last Exit to Brooklyn

    6.4 1989 HD

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  • 1984
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    Cal

    Cal

    5.9 1984 HD

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  • 2002
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    Robbie the Reindeer: Hooves of Fire

    Robbie the Reindeer: Hooves of Fire

    5.9 2002 HD

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  • 1993
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    Dire Straits: On The Night

    Dire Straits: On The Night

    7.1 1993 HD

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  • 2016
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    Finding Altamira

    Finding Altamira

    5.7 2016 HD

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  • 1987
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    The Princess Bride

    The Princess Bride

    7.7 1987 HD

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  • 2000
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    A Shot at Glory

    A Shot at Glory

    5.4 2000 HD

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  • 1991
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    Silence

    Silence

    1 1991 HD

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  • 1984
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    Comfort and Joy

    Comfort and Joy

    6.6 1984 HD

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  • 1997
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    Wag the Dog

    Wag the Dog

    7 1997 HD

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  • 1997
    imgMovies

    Wag the Dog

    Wag the Dog

    7 1997 HD

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  • 1993
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    Dire Straits: On The Night

    Dire Straits: On The Night

    7.1 1993 HD

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  • 2001
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    As You Wish: The Story of 'The Princess Bride'

    As You Wish: The Story of 'The Princess Bride'

    7.3 2001 HD

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  • 1964
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    Top of the Pops

    Top of the Pops

    6.632 1964 HD

    The biggest stars, the most iconic performances, the most outrageous outfits – it’s Britain’s number one pop show.

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  • 1978
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    The Kenny Everett Video Show

    The Kenny Everett Video Show

    7.7 1978 HD

    The Kenny Everett Video Show (later renamed The Kenny Everett Video Cassette) was a British television comedy and music programme made by Thames...

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  • 2003
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    Soundstage

    Soundstage

    1 2003 HD

    WTTW’s legendary and groundbreaking music series filmed in the intimate Grainger Studio presents spectacular performances that make you feel...

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  • 1976
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    The Secret Policeman's Ball

    The Secret Policeman's Ball

    5 1976 HD

    A series of benefit shows staged initially in the United Kingdom to raise funds for the human rights organisation Amnesty International. The shows...

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  • 1993
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    Late Night with Conan O'Brien

    Late Night with Conan O'Brien

    7.1 1993 HD

    Late Night with Conan O'Brien is an American late-night talk show hosted by Conan O'Brien that aired 2,725 episodes on NBC between 1993 and 2009. The...

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  • 1975
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    Saturday Night Live

    Saturday Night Live

    6.9 1975 HD

    A late-night live television sketch comedy and variety show created by Lorne Michaels. The show's comedy sketches, which parody contemporary culture...

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  • 1995
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    Die Harald Schmidt Show

    Die Harald Schmidt Show

    7.031 1995 HD

    The Harald Schmidt Show is a German late night talk show hosted on Sky Deutschland by comedian Harald Schmidt. The show first aired from 5 December...

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  • 2024
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    Johnson and Knopfler’s Music Legends

    Johnson and Knopfler’s Music Legends

    8.5 2024 HD

    Join AC/DC singer, Brian Johnson and Dire Straits singer and guitarist, Mark Knopfler as they share their incredible knowledge and experiences with...

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  • 1989
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    Geld oder Liebe

    Geld oder Liebe

    1 1989 HD

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  • 1974
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    3 nach 9

    3 nach 9

    6.5 1974 HD

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  • 1974
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    Rockpalast

    Rockpalast

    10 1974 HD

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  • 2007
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    Seven Ages of Rock

    Seven Ages of Rock

    9 2007 HD

    A definitive landmark series charting the emergence and re-emergence of rock music as a global force, told through the musicians who have shaped this...

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  • 1987
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    French & Saunders

    French & Saunders

    7.4 1987 HD

    French and Saunders is a British sketch comedy television series written by and starring comic duo Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders. It is also the...

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  • 1998
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    Parkinson

    Parkinson

    1 1998 HD

    Michael Parkinson returns for a second run of his iconic talk show.

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