Johnny Mercer: The Dream's on Me(2009)
Johnny Mercer: The Dream's on Me Synopsis
Commemorating the centennial of Mercer's birth, this documentary is part biography, part archive, and part recontextualization, taking Mercer's tunes and putting them in the hands of modern singers like Jamie Cullum and Dr. John to show they are still relevant today. Host Clint Eastwood also interviews artists who collaborated with Mercer or performed his songs, including composer John Williams, Blake Edwards, Andre Previn, Tony Bennett, and Julie Andrews.
Johnny Mercer: The Dream's on Me (2009) is a documentary and music film directed by Bruce Ricker, released on November 4, 2009 with a runtime of 1h 30m. It stars Johnny Mercer, Bill Charlap, Clint Eastwood and John Williams. Viewers rate it 7.2 out of 10 across 4 ratings.
- Director:
- Bruce Ricker
- Writers:
- Ken Barnes
- Producers:
- Bruce Ricker, Anthony Wall
- Cinematographer:
- Chris Bierlein
- Production:
- Rhapsody Films
- Status:
- Released
Johnny Mercer: The Dream's on Me Cast & Crew
Main cast
Johnny Mercer
as Self (archive footage)
- Bill Charlap
Bill Charlap
as Self - Narrator (voice)
Clint Eastwood
as Self - Host
John Williams
as Self / Performer
Leonard Maltin
as Self
Tony Bennett
as Self - Performer
- Morgan Eastwood
Morgan Eastwood
as Self - Performer
Julie Andrews
as Self
- Ken Barnes
Ken Barnes
as Self
Dr. John
as Self - Performer
- Stephen Holden
Stephen Holden
as Self
- Nancy Gerard
Nancy Gerard
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Bruce Ricker, written by Ken Barnes, produced by Bruce Ricker and Anthony Wall.
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Johnny Mercer: The Dream's on Me Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.2/10 from 4 ratings.
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Johnny Mercer: The Dream's on Me – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Johnny Mercer: The Dream's on Me online?
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Johnny Mercer: The Dream's on Me (2009) is currently available to rent or buy from 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 Johnny Mercer: The Dream's on Me?
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The main cast of Johnny Mercer: The Dream's on Me (2009) includes Johnny Mercer, Bill Charlap, Clint Eastwood, John Williams and Leonard Maltin. The film was directed by Bruce Ricker. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Johnny Mercer: The Dream's on Me released?
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Johnny Mercer: The Dream's on Me was released on November 4, 2009 and runs for 1h 30m.
Is Johnny Mercer: The Dream's on Me worth watching?
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Johnny Mercer: The Dream's on Me (2009) holds an average rating of 7.2 out of 10 from 4 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.