The True History Of The Traveling Wilburys
Synopsis
Spring, 1988: George Harrison asks Jeff Lynne, Roy Orbison, and Tom Petty to spend a day in the studio at Bob Dylan's L.A. house. The result is "Handle With Care." He liked the process so much that the five of them, plus Jim Keltner, spend a week in May at Dave Stewart's house, where they write and record a song a day to produce an album. We watch the creative process: group efforts ("Dirty World" is a found poem) and individual ones (Dylan's lyrics for "Congratulations'). Petty calls them "a bunch of friends who happened to be really good at making music." The album, released in October, goes platinum. The rock video for "End of the Line" is a eulogy for Orbison (1936-1988).
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Release History & Theatrical Window
June 12, 2007
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Willy Smax
- Original Title
- The True History Of The Traveling Wilburys
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 25m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Willy Smax
David Kew
Willy Smax, Olivia Harrison
Department Leadership Roster
Willy Smax
Director
David Kew
Editor
Willy Smax
Producer
Olivia Harrison
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The True History Of The Traveling Wilburys
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The True History Of The Traveling Wilburys about?
Spring, 1988: George Harrison asks Jeff Lynne, Roy Orbison, and Tom Petty to spend a day in the studio at Bob Dylan's L.A. house. The result is "Handle With Care." He liked the process so much that the five of them, plus Jim Keltner, spend a week in May at Dave Stewart's house, where they write and record a song a day to produce an album. We watch the creative process: group efforts ("Dirty World" is a found poem) and individual ones (Dylan's lyrics for "Congratulations'). Petty calls them "a bunch of friends who happened to be really good at making music." The album, released in October, goes platinum. The rock video for "End of the Line" is a eulogy for Orbison (1936-1988).
Who directed The True History Of The Traveling Wilburys?
The True History Of The Traveling Wilburys was directed by Willy Smax.
Who stars in The True History Of The Traveling Wilburys?
The principal cast of The True History Of The Traveling Wilburys includes Bob Dylan, George Harrison, Jim Keltner, Jeff Lynne, Roy Orbison.
When was The True History Of The Traveling Wilburys released and how long is it?
The True History Of The Traveling Wilburys was released in 2007 with a total runtime of 25m.