The 40+ Best Sting Movies
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1Kyle MacLachlan, Sting, Francesca AnnisSet on the desert planet Arrakis, Paul Atreides (Kyle MacLachlan) is thrust into a vast political and ecological intrigue. As the native Freman tribes and rivaling great houses fight for control over the planet's invaluable resource, spice, Paul must embrace his destiny amidst visions of an uncertain future.
2Meryl Streep, Charles Dance, Tracey UllmanSusan Traherne (Meryl Streep) is trying to put find her purpose in the wake of World War II. After a brief but intense affair with a soldier, she stumbles into a job in politics. Her career brings her into contact with Raymond Brock (Charles Dance), who she ultimately marries. But after the two struggle to start a family, the union begins to crack. Struggling to find happiness, Susan is forced to confront the notion that she may have been happiest during the war.
3Sting, Lena Headey, Alan BatesThe Grotesque is a 1995 British film by John-Paul Davidson, adapted from the 1989 novel of the same name by Patrick McGrath. It stars Alan Bates, Lena Headey, Theresa Russell and Sting. Academy Award-winning Costume Designer Colleen Atwood worked on the film, and McGrath's wife, actress Maria Aitken, performed in a supporting role.
4Brimstone and Treacle
Sting, Denholm Elliott, Joan PlowrightBrimstone and Treacle is a 1982 film directed by Richard Loncraine.
5Jason Flemyng, Dexter Fletcher, Nick MoranIn the heart of London's gritty underworld, Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels is a crime comedy that spins an intricate web of chaos and humor. The plot centers on Eddy (Nick Moran), a card shark who, along with his friends Tom (Jason Flemyng), Soap (Dexter Fletcher), and Bacon (Jason Statham), finds himself owing a hefty debt to Hatchet Harry (P.H. Moriarty). In their desperate bid to repay the debt, they stumble upon two antique shotguns and unwittingly get tangled in a turf war. Directed by Guy Ritchie, this film boasts of a unique storytelling style interspersed with offbeat humor and won the BAFTA Audience Award for Best British Film.- #11 of 98 onThe Best Movies Of 1998, Ranked
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6Melanie Griffith, Tommy Lee Jones, StingBrendan (Sean Bean) begins to work at a jazz joint in a seedy part of Newcastle, England, and soon develops a friendship with the establishment's seemingly ethical owner, Finney (Sting). Cosmo (Tommy Lee Jones), a crooked American businessman, arrives and attempts to force Finney into a shady deal involving the nightclub, but Brendan tries to keep his boss out of the suspicious agreement. Things are intensified when all three men compete for the affections of call girl Kate (Melanie Griffith).
7Sting, Kathleen Turner, Gabriel ByrneJulia and Julia is a 1987 Italian drama film directed by Peter Del Monte. The screenplay by Silvia Napolitano, Sandro Petraglia, Joseph Minion, and Del Monte is based on a story by Napolitano.
8Sting, Jennifer Beals, Clancy BrownAfter creating Viktor (Clancy Brown), a reanimated man, Dr. Frankenstein (Sting) brings the freshly dead Eva (Jennifer Beals) back to life as a mate for his monster. Gorgeous Eva rejects the hideously scarred Viktor, who goes on a murderous rampage that blows up the lab. In the chaos, Frankenstein and Eva escape. Assuming Viktor is dead, Frankenstein decides to train his other creation to act like a normal human. Meanwhile, Viktor pairs with dwarf Rinaldo (David Rappaport) to form a circus act.
9John Neville, Eric Idle, Sarah PolleyDuring the "Age of Reason" of the late 18th century, the Turkish army lays siege to a European city where a theater production about the extraordinary heroics of famed German aristocrat Baron Münchhausen is underway. A man steps forward to object that the performance is full of inaccuracies, claiming that he is the real Baron Münchhausen (John Neville). When the Turkish army approaches with gunfire, the baron undertakes his latest adventure with his promise to defend the city.- #285 of 399 onThe Best Movies Of The 1980s, Ranked
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10Phil Daniels, Mark Wingett, Philip DavisAn angst-ridden London youth, Jimmy Cooper (Phil Daniels) escapes the drudgery of his postal job as a member of the Mods, a sharply dressed gang constantly at odds with their rivals, the Rockers. When the Mods and Rockers clash in the coastal town of Brighton, England, it leads to both trouble and an encounter with the lovely Steph (Leslie Ash). Returning to London, Jimmy, who aspires to be like Mod leader Ace Face (Sting), becomes even more disillusioned and longs to return to Brighton.More Quadrophenia
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11Sting, Debbie Harry, Patti Smith"When Hilly Kristal opened CBGB in New York's Bowery district in 1973, he'd intended to showcase the music that those letters stood for; country, bluegrass, blues. From the time Television played their first gigs there, it was revered as the birthplace of punk, and the place from where The Ramones, Blondie, Patti Smith and Talking Heads all emerged. Described by Joey Ramone as 'the womb of creativity', it became a rock 'n' roll mecca that was mythologised unlike any other. Never mind the tales of needles in its toilets and shit on its floor, or that every joker from Spinal Tap to Vanilla Ice would play there over the years, when it closed in October 2006, it did feel that part of pop music's history had been abandoned. Mandy Stein's brilliantly realised documentary presents the history of the venue, featuring contributions from CBGB employees, punters and, of course, a number of the artists who played there, from Sting to Henry Rollins. It also relates the story of the failed campaign to keep it open, which, as it involves a feud with the non-profit homeless charity which owned the building and an attempt to move the club as a franchise to Las Vegas, is fittingly bizarre in itself. As much as anything, the film emerges as a touching tribute to Kristal, whose passion and charisma made CBGB what it was." Quoting Michael Hayden
12Kenny Kirkland, Miles Copeland, Omar HakimIn this documentary, Sting -- revered as the lead singer and bassist of the British rock group the Police -- faces the challenges of creating his first solo album and preparing to perform live with his new ensemble. Featuring extensive footage of both the rehearsal and the recording processes, the film presents interviews with Sting and his band members, and delves into his personal life, even showing the famed musician with his wife, Trudie Styler, and their newborn son, Jake.
13Herbie Hancock: Possibilities
Filmmakers follow the jazz musician over 18 months, as he collaborates in-studio with Sting, Annie Lennox, Paul Simon, Christina Aguilera, Carlos Santana, and include clips of Hancock playing with Miles Davis, as well as his groundbreaking video for "Rockit."
1420 Years Ago Today: The Story of Live Aid
Sting, Elvis Costello, Bryan Adams
15Jerry Seinfeld, Renée Zellweger, Matthew BroderickIn the animated film Bee Movie, Barry B. Benson (Jerry Seinfeld) is not your average honeybee. Fresh out of college, he's disillusioned with the prospect of having only one career choice‚ honey. During a trip outside the hive, Barry's life takes an exciting turn when he breaks bee law and talks to a human, florist Vanessa Bloome (Renée Zellweger). As their unique friendship blossoms, Barry discovers that humans are mass consumers of honey, leading him to sue them for theft. The movie weaves in comedic elements, making it a light-hearted critique of human exploitation of natural resources.More Bee Movie- #252 of 447 onThe 400+ Best Animated Kids Movies
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16Scott Walker: 30 Century Man
David Bowie, Sting, Brian EnoReclusive musician Scott Walker first became famous as a member of the 1960s trio The Walker Brothers. This documentary examines his career, from briefly popular teen idol to increasingly eccentric solo artist, including footage of the recording of his 2006 album "The Drift." Fellow musicians from Radiohead to David Bowie explain his importance, while Walker recounts his career, from his fleeting moment of pop cultural fame through his drug-dazed days to cult legend.
17Resident Alien
Sting, John Hurt, Al GoldsteinThis documentary looks at the unconventional life of British writer and actor Quentin Crisp. An outwardly flamboyant gay man, Crisp endured many indignities as a youth in London. Eventually, however, he found recognition as an author and later as a theater performer both in England and across the pond in New York City. Among the famous who appear in the film are Sting and also John Hurt, who famously portrayed Crisp in a TV adaptation of the writer's renowned book "The Naked Civil Servant."
18Sting, Andy SummersDrummer Stewart Copeland narrates the rise of legendary rock band the Police using a decades-old archive of intimate, behind-the-scenes footage shot with his own movie camera. Over the course of a few brief years, Copeland, Sting and Andy Summers work hard, play hard and hold tight as their unusual mix of power-pop and reggae takes their "little band" from obscurity in London to international stardom -- and earns them recognition as one of the most explosive power trios in music history.
19David Arquette, Oliver Platt, Scott CaanGordie Boggs (David Arquette) and Sean Dawkins (Scott Caan) are best friends who operate a sewage truck and idolize pro wrestler Jimmy King (Oliver Platt). After Diamond Dallas Page (Diamond Dallas Page) dethrones their hero, Gordie and Sean embark on a mission to help King get his title back. When they finally track him down, however, they discover that King is not too keen on recapturing his former glory. Can the boys find a way to motivate the faded champ?
20Sting, Sue Jones-Davies, Lisa KreuzerRadio On is a 1979 film directed by Christopher Petit. It is a rare example of a British road movie, shot in black and white by Wim Wenders' assistant cameraman Martin Schäfer and featuring music from a number of new wave bands from the time, as well as established artists such as Kraftwerk, Devo and David Bowie. It is a journey through late seventies Britain by way of a road trip from London to Bristol, with Robert a DJ attempting to investigate the suicide of his brother. David Beames's character is a disc jockey at a radio station based on the United Biscuits Network, which broadcast to factories owned by United Biscuits.
21Sting and Gil Evans: Strange Fruit
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22Kurt Angle, Ric Flair, Steve BordenWWE: The Big Show: A Giant's World is a 2011 film directed by Kevin Dunn.- 23
The North Face Expeditions: Shishpangma and Himalaya
Sting, Conrad Anker, Dave Bridges 
24Steve Borden, Ricky Steamboat, Arn Anderson
25Peter and the Wolf
Sting, Claudio Abbado, Roy Hudd
26The Tribute to Pavarotti: One Amazing Weekend in Petra
Sting, Luciano Pavarotti, Plácido DomingoThe Tribute to Pavarotti - One Amazing Weekend in Petra
27Steve Borden, Brianna Brown, Jaci VelasquezThe Encounter, is a Christian film released in 2010. It follows 5 strangers living in California: Nick, a former NFL player and owner of a chain of burger restaurants; Hank and Catherine, a married couple whose marriage is falling apart; Melissa, a Christian on the way to visit her boyfriend and Kayla, a hitchhiker escaping her horrible living conditions in Los Angeles. When a detour road is closed off, the 5 are stranded in a diner with its omnipresent owner, who is revealed to be Jesus Christ, and attempts to help each of the patrons face their troubles and help them seek repentance. Jesus helps Hank and Catherine resolve their marriage issues, helps Melissa realize she needs to break up with her boyfriend as he is not a believer, and helps Kayla find it in her heart to forgive her abusive stepfather, despite everything he has done. Each patron at the diner ends up being either born-again or is brought to a life changing decision by Jesus except for Nick, whose pride and selfishness causes him to refuse to give up all of his success to convert to Christianity. Officer Deville returns and tells everyone that the road has been re-opened.
28Sting: All This Time
StingA&E In Concert: Sting In Tuscany...All This Time is a 2001 tv program.
29Sting: The Brand New Day Tour
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Chris Botti & Friends: Night Sessions: Live in Concert
Sting, Shawn Colvin, Chris Botti
