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Wings for Wheels: The Making of ‘Born to Run’ (2005): Cast

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Wings for Wheels: The Making of ‘Born to Run’ is a 2005 music documentary directed by Thom Zimny, starring Bruce Springsteen, Steven Van Zandt and Clarence Clemons. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes.

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Wings for Wheels: The Making of ‘Born to Run’ (2005) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 30m (90 min)
Director
Thom Zimny
Genres
Documentary , Music
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Wings for Wheels: The Making of ‘Born to Run’ About?

The premise of Wings for Wheels: The Making of ‘Born to Run’ without spoilers.

The film chronicles the creation of Bruce Springsteen’s landmark album Born to Run, exploring the pressure from Columbia Records, the studio collaboration with the E Street Band, and the hype that threatened to eclipse its artistic value. Featuring vintage footage, new interviews, and three 1973 Los Angeles performances—“Spirit in the Night,” “Wild Billy’s Circus Story,” and “Thundercrack”—it offers an intimate look at one of the all‑time great albums.

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Cast & crew

Wings for Wheels: The Making of ‘Born to Run’ Cast

Bruce Springsteen leads the cast, with Steven Van Zandt and Clarence Clemons. Directed by Thom Zimny; 14 actors are credited in all.

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More from Thom Zimny

More films directed by Thom Zimny, best-rated first: Bruce Springsteen's Letter to You, The Beach Boys, Sly and Road Diary: Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band.

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Wings for Wheels: The Making of ‘Born to Run’ Also Known As

Also known as “Bruce Springsteen - Wings for Wheels - The Making of Born to Run”.

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  • Bruce Springsteen - Wings for Wheels - The Making of Born to Run

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Wings for Wheels: The Making of ‘Born to Run’ FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Wings for Wheels: The Making of ‘Born to Run’, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Wings for Wheels: The Making of ‘Born to Run’?

Wings for Wheels: The Making of ‘Born to Run’ runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).

When was Wings for Wheels: The Making of ‘Born to Run’ released?

Wings for Wheels: The Making of ‘Born to Run’ was released on November 15, 2005.

Who directed Wings for Wheels: The Making of ‘Born to Run’?

Wings for Wheels: The Making of ‘Born to Run’ was directed by Thom Zimny.

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Who is in the cast of Wings for Wheels: The Making of ‘Born to Run’?

Wings for Wheels: The Making of ‘Born to Run’ stars Bruce Springsteen, Steven Van Zandt and Clarence Clemons, among 14 credited actors.

Does Wings for Wheels: The Making of ‘Born to Run’ have a post-credit scene?

No. Wings for Wheels: The Making of ‘Born to Run’ has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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