In 2024, the long-thought lost 16mm reels of Tom Petty in Cameron Crowe’s first film, “Heartbreakers Beach Party”, were finally found. The classic ‘80s documentary captures Tom Petty and the band in 1982-1983 as they finish, promote, and tour around the “Long After Dark” album (their final with legendary producer Jimmy Iovine). After its initial airing on MTV in 1983, the film was deemed too experimental and abruptly pulled from the air. In the more than 40 years since, it has become folklore to fans, musicians and within the entertainment industry — even credited with inspiring scenes in Spinal Tap.
Genre: Documentary, Music
Stars: Tom Petty, Cameron Crowe, Mike Campbell, Benmont Tench, Stan Lynch, Howie Epstein
Crew: Cameron Crowe (Director), Phil Savenick (Director), Phil Savenick (Producer), Cameron Crowe (Producer), Adria Petty (Producer), Greg Mariotti (Producer)
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Studio: Trafalgar Releasing
Runtime: 88 minutes
Quality: HD
Released: Oct 17, 2024
IMDb: 10
