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Runnin' Down a Dream is a 2007 documentary film about Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, directed by Peter Bogdanovich. The 4-hour documentary chronicles the history of the band, from its inception as Mudcrutch, right up to the 30th-anniversary concert in Petty's home town of Gainesville, Florida, on September 21, 2006, at the Stephen C. O'Connell Center, University of Florida. The film features interviews with George Harrison, Eddie Vedder, Stevie Nicks, Dave Grohl, Jeff Lynne, Rick Rubin, Johnny Depp, Jackson Browne and more. Petty's solo career is also touched on, as is his time with The Traveling Wilburys.
Original Release
10/14/2007
US Release
10/14/2007
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Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Neil Armstrong | Self |
| Mick Avory | Self |
| Ron Blair | Self |
| Peter Bogdanovich | Self |
| Jackson Browne | Self |
| Mike Campbell | Self |
| Johnny Cash | Self / Self (archive footage) |
| Gene Clark | Self |
| Mike Clarke | Self |
| Denny Cordell | Self |
Directors
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Neil Armstrong | Self |
| Mick Avory | Self |
| Ron Blair | Self |
| Peter Bogdanovich | Self |
| Jackson Browne | Self |
| Mike Campbell | Self |
| Johnny Cash | Self / Self (archive footage) |
| Gene Clark | Self |
| Mike Clarke | Self |
| Denny Cordell | Self |
| Carol Coughlin | Self - Reporter |
| David Crosby | Self |
| Ray Davies | Self |
| Johnny Depp | Self |
| Bob Dylan | Self |
| Howie Epstein | Self / Self (archive footage) |
| Steve Ferrone | Self |
| Bill Flanagan | Self |
| Dave Grohl | Self |
| George Harrison | Self / Self (archive footage) |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| George Drakoulias | Producer |
| Skot Bright | Producer |
| Jacquelyn Frisco | Producer |
Editors
Mary Ann McClure, John Gutierrez, Jeffrey Doe, Bill Berg-Hillinger
