Summaries

The life and work of the enigmatic folk rock singer-songwriter.

The documentary explores the enigmatic life and music of Harry Nilsson in an attempt to answer the question, "Who is Harry Nilsson?" The film includes new and archive audio and film including interviews with Robin Williams, Yoko Ono, Van Dyke Parks, Randy Newman, Ray Cooper, the Smothers Brothers, and Micky Dolenz. "Who is Harry Nilsson?" uses promotional films, music videos, and home movies; segments from the unreleased documentary made during the recording of Son of Schmilsson (Did Somebody Drop His Mouse?); and excerpts from Nilsson's rare TV appearances in his BBC specials, the "Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour", "Playboy After Dark", and in an episode of "The Ghost and Mrs. Muir".—Roger Smith

Details

Keywords
  • cousin cousin relationship
  • embezzlement
  • loss of friend
  • self destructiveness
  • reference to franz schubert
Genres
  • Biography
  • Music
  • Documentary
Release date Feb 3, 2006
Motion Picture Rating (MPA) Not Rated
Countries of origin United States
Official sites Official site
Language English
Filming locations Agoura Hills, California, USA
Production companies LSL Productions Authorized Pictures

Box office

Gross US & Canada $30975
Opening weekend US & Canada $6078
Gross worldwide $30975

Tech specs

Runtime 1h 56m
Color Color
Aspect ratio 1.33 : 1

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