What the World Needs Now: Words by Hal David
Synopsis
Hosted by Bette Midler, enjoy a musical tribute to the man who wrote some of the most enduring songs in American popular music. Lyricist Hal David and composer Burt Bacharach dominated the pop-music charts in the 1960s and early ’70s, crafting dozens of timeless Top 40 hits.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
March 1, 2019
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Paulson
- Screenplay & Story
- James Arntz
- Original Title
- What the World Needs Now: Words by Hal David
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- John Paulson Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Paulson
James Arntz
Carol Slatkin
John Paulson
Department Leadership Roster
John Paulson
Director
Carol Slatkin
Editor
James Arntz
Writer
John Paulson
Producer
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What is What the World Needs Now: Words by Hal David about?
Hosted by Bette Midler, enjoy a musical tribute to the man who wrote some of the most enduring songs in American popular music. Lyricist Hal David and composer Burt Bacharach dominated the pop-music charts in the 1960s and early ’70s, crafting dozens of timeless Top 40 hits.
Who directed What the World Needs Now: Words by Hal David?
What the World Needs Now: Words by Hal David was directed by John Paulson.
Who stars in What the World Needs Now: Words by Hal David?
The principal cast of What the World Needs Now: Words by Hal David includes Bette Midler, Burt Bacharach, Dionne Warwick, Valerie Simpson, B.J. Thomas.
When was What the World Needs Now: Words by Hal David released and how long is it?
What the World Needs Now: Words by Hal David was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.