
High and Dry
Synopsis
A documentary profiling the history of Tucson, Arizona's eclectic music scene. The past two decades have seen a number of singular talents emerge from Tucson, including Giant Sand's Howe Gelb, who has been called "the godfather of the alt-country movement," seminal blues slide-guitarist Rainer Ptaček, and original cow punk Al Perry. The city has also spawned more popular acts including Calexico, the Supersuckers and Machines of Loving Grace.
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September 2, 2005
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Toubassi
- Screenplay & Story
- Michael Toubassi
- Original Title
- High and Dry
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 0m
- Production Studios
- Upstairs Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Toubassi
Michael Toubassi
Chris Wagganer, Anna Lee Keefer
Rick Darge, Christopher Diaz
Department Leadership Roster
Chris Wagganer
Director of Photography
Anna Lee Keefer
Director of Photography
Michael Toubassi
Director
Michael Toubassi
Writer
Rick Darge
Editor
Christopher Diaz
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About High and Dry
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is High and Dry about?
A documentary profiling the history of Tucson, Arizona's eclectic music scene. The past two decades have seen a number of singular talents emerge from Tucson, including Giant Sand's Howe Gelb, who has been called "the godfather of the alt-country movement," seminal blues slide-guitarist Rainer Ptaček, and original cow punk Al Perry. The city has also spawned more popular acts including Calexico, the Supersuckers and Machines of Loving Grace.
Who directed High and Dry?
High and Dry was directed by Michael Toubassi.
Who stars in High and Dry?
The principal cast of High and Dry includes Howe Gelb, Rainer Ptaček, Giant Sand, Joey Burns, John Convertino.
When was High and Dry released and how long is it?
High and Dry was released in 2005 with a total runtime of 2h 0m.















