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Hard to Handle: Bob Dylan in Concert (1986): Cast

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Hard to Handle: Bob Dylan in Concert is a 1986 music documentary directed by Gillian Armstrong, starring Bob Dylan, Tom Petty and Mike Campbell. It runs 1 hour.

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Hard to Handle: Bob Dylan in Concert (1986) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h (60 min)
Genres
Documentary , Music
Original language
English
Studio
HBO
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Hard to Handle: Bob Dylan in Concert About?

The premise of Hard to Handle: Bob Dylan in Concert without spoilers.

Celebrated as one of pop‑rock’s greatest lyricists, Bob Dylan’s career spans acoustic folk, electric rock, politicized and religious songs, and arrangements from minimalist to complex. His distinctive, sometimes hoarse voice has shaped many artists. Filmed at Sydney Entertainment Centre Feb 24–25 1986, Dylan is joined by Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers, performing new material and ending with a duet of “Knockin’ on Heaven’s Door.”

Hard to Handle: Bob Dylan in Concert Themes & Keywords

· 8 tags
  • song
  • singing
  • singer
  • musician
  • title directed by female
  • live performance
  • concert film
  • independent film
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Cast & crew

Hard to Handle: Bob Dylan in Concert Cast

Bob Dylan leads the cast, with Tom Petty and Mike Campbell. Directed by Gillian Armstrong; 10 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Gillian Armstrong

More films directed by Gillian Armstrong, best-rated first: Little Women, My Brilliant Career, Women He's Undressed and Oscar and Lucinda.

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Hard to Handle: Bob Dylan in Concert Also Known As

Also known as “Bob Dylan With Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers - Hard to Handle”.

Also known as
  • Bob Dylan With Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers - Hard to Handle

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Hard to Handle: Bob Dylan in Concert FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Hard to Handle: Bob Dylan in Concert, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Hard to Handle: Bob Dylan in Concert?

Hard to Handle: Bob Dylan in Concert runs 1 hour (60 minutes).

When was Hard to Handle: Bob Dylan in Concert released?

Hard to Handle: Bob Dylan in Concert was released on June 21, 1986.

Who directed Hard to Handle: Bob Dylan in Concert?

Hard to Handle: Bob Dylan in Concert was directed by Gillian Armstrong.

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Who is in the cast of Hard to Handle: Bob Dylan in Concert?

Hard to Handle: Bob Dylan in Concert stars Bob Dylan, Tom Petty and Mike Campbell, among 10 credited actors.

Does Hard to Handle: Bob Dylan in Concert have a post-credit scene?

No. Hard to Handle: Bob Dylan in Concert has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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