Hard to Handle: Bob Dylan in Concert

1986 1h 0m EN

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9.3

MASTERPIECE

★9.3TMDB · 3

MusicDocumentary

Synopsis

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Admired as one of the best lyricists of pop rock, Bob Dylan has his name recorded in music history. During his four decades career, he has been through many facets: from acoustic to electric guitar; from politicized to religious lyrics; from minimalist to very highly sophisticated arrangements. And his characteristic voice, for some, hoarse and full of style, for others a little out of tune, still influences many musicians. In this presentation filmed at the Sydney Entertainment Centre in Australia over February 24-25 1986, Dylan is accompanied by Tom Petty and the band The Heartbreakers, as well as a very fine selection of new compositions. To close the spectacle, Bob Dylan and Tom Petty perform a vocal duet in "Knockin' on heaven's door", one of the most famous songs of this compositor.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Bob Dylan
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Tom Petty
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Benmont Tench
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Mike Campbell
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Howie Epstein
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Stan Lynch
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Debra Byrd
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Queen Esther Marrow
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Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Gillian Armstrong
Languages: English
Countries: Australia, United States of America

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RUNTIME

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Tight 60-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.

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ERA

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40 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.

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WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: Australia, United States of America.

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ERA

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Gillian Armstrong, shot by Donald McAlpine. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor John Scott shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Bob Dylan and Tom Petty and Benmont Tench carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0091172 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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The take

Gillian Armstrong directs. Donald McAlpine behind the camera. John Scott cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in Australia, United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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1Tight 60-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.
240 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
3International production across 2 countries: Australia, United States of America.
4Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
5Directed by Gillian Armstrong, shot by Donald McAlpine. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
6Editor John Scott shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
7Bob Dylan and Tom Petty and Benmont Tench carry the top of the cast.
8IMDB entry: tt0091172 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
9Only 3 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.