
Overview
Documentary about jazz great Chet Baker that intercuts footage from the 1950s, when he was part of West Coast Cool, and from his last years. We see the young Baker, he of the beautiful face, in California and in Italy, where he appeared in at least one movie and at least one jail cell (for drug possession). And, we see the aged Baker, detached, indifferent, his face a ruin. Includes interviews with his children and ex-wife, women companions, and musicians.
Fun facts
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Nominations
Nominated for the Oscar for Best Documentary Feature Film (1989)
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Box office
Grossed $574K worldwide
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Music
Music by Chet Baker
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Cinematography
Cinematography by Jeff Preiss
Details
- Director
- Status
- Released
- Release date
- September 15, 1988
- Original language
- English
- Revenue
- $573.6K
- Countries
- United States of America
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In the United States
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