Loosely based on Charlie Parker's last years, and a portrait of the jazz scene in 1960's New York.
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| Don Murray | ... |
David Hillary
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| Dick Gregory | ... |
Richie 'Eagle' Stokes
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| Diane Varsi | ... |
Della
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| Robert Hooks | ... |
Keel Robinson
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Jeri Archer | ... |
Candy
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Osborne Smith |
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George Wiltshire | ... |
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| Bruce Glover | ... |
Police Officer
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Leonard Parker |
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| John Randolph |
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Woodie King Jr. | ... |
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Florette Carter |
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Carla Pinza |
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| Barbara Davis | ... |
Girl in bar
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Directed by
| Herbert Danska | ||
Written by
| Herbert Danska | ... | & |
| Lewis Jacobs | ... | & |
| Martin Kroll | ... | (additional dialogue) & |
| John A. Williams | ... | (novel "Night Song") |
Produced by
| Robert Ferman | ... | executive producer |
| Lewis Jacobs | ... | producer |
| Gerald Kleppel | ... | executive producer |
Music by
| Mal Waldron | ||
Cinematography by
| Victor Solow | ... | (as Victor D. Solow) |
Editing by
| Gerald Kleppel | ||
Editorial Department
| Reva Schlesinger | ... | assistant film editor |
| Macel Wilson | ... | assistant editor |
Casting By
| Sam Chew Jr. | ||
Set Decoration by
| Kees Van Dyke | ||
Makeup Department
| Andrew McKay | ... | makeup artist |
Production Management
| Louis W. Kellman | ... | production supervisor |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Ben Berk | ... | assistant director |
Sound Department
| Jack Fitzstephens | ... | sound editor |
| Al Gramaglia | ... | sound mixer (as Albert Gramaglia) |
| Jack Sky | ... | sound engineer (as Jack Gofsky) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Arnold Eagle | ... | still photographer |
| Morris Kellman | ... | camera operator |
| Howard Neef | ... | assistant cameraman |
Script and Continuity Department
| Dolores Friedman | ... | script supervisor |
Additional Crew
| Woodie King Jr. | ... | coach: Mr. Gregory |
| Michael B. Kitei | ... | assistant to director (as Mike Kitei) |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Peppercorn-Wormser Film Enterprises (1967) (United States) (theatrical)
- Rhapsody Films (1992) (United States) (VHS)
- Something Weird Video (SWV) (1994) (United States) (VHS)
- International Film Distributors (1971) (Canada) (theatrical)
- Film 2 Associates
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Storyline
| Plot Summary |
A gritty, convincing, and downbeat portrait of one man's self-destruction. Using the tragic story of Charlie Parker as its blueprint, it documents the last days in the life of Richie Stokes, a brilliant, yet addicted and aimless black saxophone player. A somber, sad, and reflective affair, full of affecting performances and a jazzy score. Written by Cultpix |
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| Taglines | It's like it really is, baby! See more » |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | Robert Hooks' film debut. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Referenced in Classified X (2007). See more » |