Head
“What is HEAD all about? Only John Brockman's shrink knows for sure!”
Synopsis
In this surrealistic and free-form follow-up to the Monkees' television show, the band frolic their way through a series of musical set pieces and vignettes containing humor and anti-establishment social commentary.
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Head (1968) Trailer | Peter Tork, Davy Jones, Micky Dolenz, Michael Nesmith Movie
Type: Trailer • Published 2024-01-08
Top Cast
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Peter Tork
Peter
Davy Jones
Davy
Micky Dolenz
Micky
Michael Nesmith
Mike
Annette Funicello
Minnie
Timothy Carey
Lord High 'n Low
Logan Ramsey
Off. Faye Lapid
Vito Scotti
I. Vitteloni
Charles Macaulay
Inspector Shrink
T.C. Jones
Mr. and Mrs. Ace
Charles Irving
Mayor Feedback
William Bagdad
Black Sheik
Percy Helton
Heraldic Messenger
Sonny Liston
Extra
Ray Nitschke
Private One
Carol Doda
Sally Silicone
Frank Zappa
The Critic
June Fairchild
The Jumper
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 6, 1968
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$750K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$16K
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.02x
-$734K deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bob Rafelson
- Screenplay & Story
- Jack Nicholson, Bob Rafelson, Davy Jones, Michael Nesmith, Peter Tork, Micky Dolenz
- Original Score
- Ken Thorne
- Original Title
- Head
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Budget
- $750K
- Worldwide Gross
- $16K
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures, BBS Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bob Rafelson
Jack Nicholson, Bob Rafelson, Davy Jones, Michael Nesmith, Peter Tork, Micky Dolenz
Ken Thorne
Michel Hugo
Monte Hellman, Michael Pozen
Jack Nicholson, Bob Rafelson, Bert Schneider
Department Leadership Roster
Jack Nicholson
Writer
Bob Rafelson
Writer
Bob Rafelson
Director
Jack Nicholson
Producer
Davy Jones
Writer
Bob Rafelson
Producer
Michel Hugo
Director of Photography
Michael Nesmith
Writer
Peter Tork
Writer
Monte Hellman
Editor
Michael Pozen
Editor
Micky Dolenz
Writer
Ken Thorne
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Head
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Head about?
In this surrealistic and free-form follow-up to the Monkees' television show, the band frolic their way through a series of musical set pieces and vignettes containing humor and anti-establishment social commentary.
Who directed Head?
Head was directed by Bob Rafelson.
Who stars in Head?
The principal cast of Head includes Peter Tork, Davy Jones, Micky Dolenz, Michael Nesmith, Annette Funicello.
When was Head released and how long is it?
Head was released in 1968 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.
What was the box office and production budget of Head?
Head had a reported production budget of $750K and grossed $16K at the worldwide box office (0.02 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Head?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Head was composed by Ken Thorne.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Head?
Head holds official age classifications: US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).