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Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers - Runnin' Down a Dream

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 and the Heartbreakers - Runnin' Down a Dream Cast

Name Character
Bob Dylan He was 66, now 83 years old as Himself
George Harrison He was 64, 58 years old when he died as Himself (archive footage)
Ringo Starr He was 67, now 84 years old as Himself
Johnny Cash He was 75, 71 years old when he died as Himself (archive footage)
George Drakoulias He was 42, now 59 years old as Himself
Mike Campbell as Himself
Tom Petty He was 56, 67 years old when he died as Himself
Stevie Nicks She was 59, now 76 years old as Herself
Roy Orbison He was 71, 52 years old when he died as Himself (archive footage)
Jeff Lynne He was 59, now 76 years old as Himself
Rick Rubin He was 44, now 61 years old as Himself

Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers - Runnin' Down a Dream Crew

Name Department
Skot Bright as Producer. Production
Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers - Runnin' Down a Dream poster
Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers - Runnin' Down a Dream (17 years)

  • Release day: Sunday, October 14, 2007
  • Runtime: 239 minutes