Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers: Runnin' Down a Dream
Synopsis
Directed by Peter Bogdanovich and packed with rare concert footage and home movies, this documentary explores the history of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, including Petty's famous collaborations and notorious clashes with the record industry. Interviews with musical luminaries including Jackson Browne, George Harrison, Eddie Vedder, Roger McGuinn, Jeff Lynne, Dave Stewart and Petty himself shed some revelatory vision.
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Tom Petty
Self
Ron Blair
Self
Mike Campbell
Self
George Drakoulias
Self
Johnny Cash
Self (archive footage)
Bob Dylan
Self
George Harrison
Self (archive footage)
Roy Orbison
Self (archive footage)
Rick Rubin
Self
Ringo Starr
Self
Jeff Lynne
Self
Stevie Nicks
Self
Benmont Tench
Self
Howie Epstein
Self (archive footage)
Stan Lynch
Self
Jimmy Iovine
Self
Jackson Browne
Self
Tony Dimitriades
Self
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 14, 2007
Wide Cinema Exhibition
November 26, 2007
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Peter Bogdanovich
- Original Score
- Leon Payne, Tom Petty
- Original Title
- Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers: Runnin' Down a Dream
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 3h 59m
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Peter Bogdanovich
Leon Payne, Tom Petty
Ted Hayash
Bill Berg-Hillinger
Skot Bright
Department Leadership Roster
Peter Bogdanovich
Director
Skot Bright
Producer
Bill Berg-Hillinger
Editor
Ted Hayash
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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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 Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers: Runnin' Down a Dream
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What is Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers: Runnin' Down a Dream about?
Directed by Peter Bogdanovich and packed with rare concert footage and home movies, this documentary explores the history of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, including Petty's famous collaborations and notorious clashes with the record industry. Interviews with musical luminaries including Jackson Browne, George Harrison, Eddie Vedder, Roger McGuinn, Jeff Lynne, Dave Stewart and Petty himself shed some revelatory vision.
Who directed Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers: Runnin' Down a Dream?
Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers: Runnin' Down a Dream was directed by Peter Bogdanovich.
Who stars in Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers: Runnin' Down a Dream?
The principal cast of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers: Runnin' Down a Dream includes Tom Petty, Ron Blair, Mike Campbell, George Drakoulias, Johnny Cash.
When was Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers: Runnin' Down a Dream released and how long is it?
Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers: Runnin' Down a Dream was released in 2007 with a total runtime of 3h 59m.
Who composed the musical score for Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers: Runnin' Down a Dream?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers: Runnin' Down a Dream was composed by Leon Payne, Tom Petty.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers: Runnin' Down a Dream?
Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers: Runnin' Down a Dream holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).