Neil Young: Heart of Gold(2006)
Neil Young: Heart of Gold Synopsis
In March 2005, Neil Young was diagnosed with a brain aneurysm. Four days before he was scheduled for a lifesaving operation, he headed to Nashville, where he wrote and recorded the country folk album Prairie Wind with old friends and family members. After the successful operation and recovery period, he returned to Nashville that August to play at the famed Ryman Auditorium, once again gathering together friends and family for this special performance.
Neil Young: Heart of Gold (2006) is a documentary and music film directed by Jonathan Demme, released on February 17, 2006 with a runtime of 1h 39m. It stars Neil Young, Emmylou Harris, Ben Keith and Spooner Oldham. Viewers rate it 7.5 out of 10 across 43 ratings.
- Director:
- Jonathan Demme
- Producers:
- Ilona Herzberg, Tom Hanks, Jonathan Demme
- Cinematographer:
- Ellen Kuras
- Production:
- Clinica Estetico, Playtone, Shakey Pictures, Shangri-La Entertainment, Paramount Classics
- Revenue:
- $2,200,000
- Status:
- Released
Neil Young: Heart of Gold (2006) Trailer
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Neil Young: Heart of Gold Cast & Crew
Main cast
Neil Young
as Self
Emmylou Harris
as Self
- Ben Keith
Ben Keith
as Self
- Spooner Oldham
Spooner Oldham
as Self
- Rick Rosas
Rick Rosas
as Self
- Karl T. Himmel
Karl T. Himmel
as Self
- Chad Cromwell
Chad Cromwell
as Self
- Wayne Jackson
Wayne Jackson
as Self
Pegi Young
as Self
- Grant Boatwright
Grant Boatwright
as Self
- Diana DeWitt
Diana DeWitt
as Self
- Gary Pigg
Gary Pigg
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Jonathan Demme, produced by Ilona Herzberg, Tom Hanks and Jonathan Demme.
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Neil Young: Heart of Gold Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.5/10 from 43 ratings.
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Neil Young: Heart of Gold – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Neil Young: Heart of Gold online?
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Neil Young: Heart of Gold (2006) is currently available to rent or buy from JustWatch TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Neil Young: Heart of Gold?
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The main cast of Neil Young: Heart of Gold (2006) includes Neil Young, Emmylou Harris, Ben Keith, Spooner Oldham and Rick Rosas. The film was directed by Jonathan Demme. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Neil Young: Heart of Gold released?
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Neil Young: Heart of Gold was released on February 17, 2006 and runs for 1h 39m.
Is Neil Young: Heart of Gold worth watching?
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Neil Young: Heart of Gold (2006) holds an average rating of 7.5 out of 10 from 43 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary and music films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Neil Young: Heart of Gold?
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