Only the Strong Survive
Synopsis
A film featuring the veteran soul music artists and music of Stax Records. It tells the story of soul, a musical genre that was to have a major influence on other styles of music for decades. Ten legends of soul talk about the beginnings and still show at their concerts today that, despite their advanced age, they have lost none of the energy and joie de vivre that defines this music.
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Only The Strong Survive (HD Trailer Englisch)Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-03-03
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 14, 2002
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$58K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- D. A. Pennebaker, Chris Hegedus
- Original Title
- Only the Strong Survive
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Worldwide Gross
- $58K
- Production Studios
- Pennebaker Hegedus Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
D. A. Pennebaker, Chris Hegedus
Chris Hegedus, Erez Laufer, D. A. Pennebaker
Bob Weinstein, Harvey Weinstein, Roger Friedman, Frazer Pennebaker
Department Leadership Roster
D. A. Pennebaker
Director
Chris Hegedus
Director
Roger Friedman
Producer
Chris Hegedus
Editor
Frazer Pennebaker
Producer
Erez Laufer
Editor
D. A. Pennebaker
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Only the Strong Survive
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What is Only the Strong Survive about?
A film featuring the veteran soul music artists and music of Stax Records. It tells the story of soul, a musical genre that was to have a major influence on other styles of music for decades. Ten legends of soul talk about the beginnings and still show at their concerts today that, despite their advanced age, they have lost none of the energy and joie de vivre that defines this music.
Who directed Only the Strong Survive?
Only the Strong Survive was directed by D. A. Pennebaker, Chris Hegedus.
Who stars in Only the Strong Survive?
The principal cast of Only the Strong Survive includes Rufus Thomas, Isaac Hayes, Wilson Pickett, Mary Wilson, Sam Moore.
When was Only the Strong Survive released and how long is it?
Only the Strong Survive was released in 2002 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
How much did Only the Strong Survive make at the box office?
Only the Strong Survive grossed $58K in worldwide ticket sales.