Johnny Mercer: The Dream's on Me
Synopsis
Commemorating the centennial of Mercer's birth, this documentary is part biography, part archive, and part recontextualization, taking Mercer's tunes and putting them in the hands of modern singers like Jamie Cullum and Dr. John to show they are still relevant today. Host Clint Eastwood also interviews artists who collaborated with Mercer or performed his songs, including composer John Williams, Blake Edwards, Andre Previn, Tony Bennett, and Julie Andrews.
Top Cast
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Johnny Mercer
Self (archive footage)
Bill Charlap
Self - Narrator (voice)
Clint Eastwood
Self - Host
John Williams
Self - Performer
Leonard Maltin
Self
Tony Bennett
Self - Performer
Morgan Eastwood
Self - Performer
Julie Andrews
Self
Ken Barnes
Self
Dr. John
Self - Performer
Stephen Holden
Self
Nancy Gerard
Self
Jonathan Schwartz
Self
Ronald Harwood
Self
Robert Kimball
Self
Alan Bergman
Self
Maude Maggart
Self - Performer
Gene Lees
Self
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 8, 2009
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bruce Ricker
- Screenplay & Story
- Ken Barnes
- Original Title
- Johnny Mercer: The Dream's on Me
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Rhapsody Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bruce Ricker
Ken Barnes
Chris Bierlein, Kenneth Neil Moore
Amy Carey, Brandon Arnold
Bruce Ricker, Anthony Wall, Clint Eastwood
Department Leadership Roster
Chris Bierlein
Director of Photography
Kenneth Neil Moore
Director of Photography
Bruce Ricker
Producer
Amy Carey
Editor
Ken Barnes
Writer
Anthony Wall
Producer
Brandon Arnold
Editor
Bruce Ricker
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Johnny Mercer: The Dream's on Me
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What is Johnny Mercer: The Dream's on Me about?
Commemorating the centennial of Mercer's birth, this documentary is part biography, part archive, and part recontextualization, taking Mercer's tunes and putting them in the hands of modern singers like Jamie Cullum and Dr. John to show they are still relevant today. Host Clint Eastwood also interviews artists who collaborated with Mercer or performed his songs, including composer John Williams, Blake Edwards, Andre Previn, Tony Bennett, and Julie Andrews.
Who directed Johnny Mercer: The Dream's on Me?
Johnny Mercer: The Dream's on Me was directed by Bruce Ricker.
Who stars in Johnny Mercer: The Dream's on Me?
The principal cast of Johnny Mercer: The Dream's on Me includes Johnny Mercer, Bill Charlap, Clint Eastwood, John Williams, Leonard Maltin.
When was Johnny Mercer: The Dream's on Me released and how long is it?
Johnny Mercer: The Dream's on Me was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Johnny Mercer: The Dream's on Me?
Johnny Mercer: The Dream's on Me holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).