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Charles Mingus: Triumph of the Underdog (1997): Cast

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Charles Mingus: Triumph of the Underdog is a 1997 music documentary directed by Don McGlynn, starring Charles Mingus, Wynton Marsalis and Gunther Schuller. It runs 1 hour 18 minutes.

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Charles Mingus: Triumph of the Underdog (1997) movie poster
Release year
Runtime
1h 18m (78 min)
Director
Don McGlynn
Genres
Documentary , Music
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Charles Mingus: Triumph of the Underdog About?

The premise of Charles Mingus: Triumph of the Underdog without spoilers.

A thorough, poignant profile of jazz legend Charles Mingus. Director Don McGlynn offers an uncompromising, soulful look at the turbulent life of the musician‑rebel, exploring his self‑identification, volatility, pain and raw rage. Mingus, a bassist, composer and trombonist who defied genre labels, struggled for recognition and achieved fame only late in his career.

Charles Mingus: Triumph of the Underdog Themes & Keywords

· 2 tags
  • jazz
  • independent film
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Cast & crew

Charles Mingus: Triumph of the Underdog Cast

Charles Mingus leads the cast, with Wynton Marsalis and Gunther Schuller. Directed by Don McGlynn.

From the director

More from Don McGlynn

More films directed by Don McGlynn, best-rated first: Rejoice and Shout, The Howlin’ Wolf Story: The Secret History of Rock & Roll, Louis Prima: The Wildest! and Art Pepper: Notes from a Jazz Survivor.

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Charles Mingus: Triumph of the Underdog FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Charles Mingus: Triumph of the Underdog, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Charles Mingus: Triumph of the Underdog?

Charles Mingus: Triumph of the Underdog runs 1 hour 18 minutes (78 minutes).

When was Charles Mingus: Triumph of the Underdog released?

Charles Mingus: Triumph of the Underdog was released in 1997.

Who directed Charles Mingus: Triumph of the Underdog?

Charles Mingus: Triumph of the Underdog was directed by Don McGlynn.

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Who is in the cast of Charles Mingus: Triumph of the Underdog?

Charles Mingus: Triumph of the Underdog stars Charles Mingus, Wynton Marsalis and Gunther Schuller.

Does Charles Mingus: Triumph of the Underdog have a post-credit scene?

No. Charles Mingus: Triumph of the Underdog has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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