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Music documentary

Jaco (2015): Cast

Jaco (2015) movie poster

Jaco is a 2015 music documentary directed by Stephen Kijak and Paul Marchand, starring Sting, Flea and Joni Mitchell. It runs 1 hour 51 minutes.

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Jaco (2015) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 51m (111 min)
Genres
Music , Documentary
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Jaco About?

The premise of Jaco without spoilers.

A self-taught musician, Jaco Pastorius revolutionized modern music and redefined the electric bass guitar. This film explores his extraordinary life and career through previously unseen 8mm film, photographs, and audio recordings. It delves into the story of his innovative approach to music, his lasting impact, and the tragic events that marked the end of his life, revealing the complexities of a true legend.

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Cast & crew

Jaco Cast

Sting leads the cast, with Flea and Joni Mitchell. Directed by Stephen Kijak and Paul Marchand; 5 actors are credited in all.

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From the directors

More from Stephen Kijak and Paul Marchand

More films directed by Stephen Kijak and Paul Marchand, best-rated first: Shoplifters of the World, We Are X, Scott Walker: 30 Century Man and Cinemania.

Details

Jaco Also Known As

3 alternative titles, including “Jaco: The Film” and “Jaco Documentary”.

Also known as
  • Jaco: The Film
  • Jaco Documentary
  • 雅科

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FAQ

Jaco FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Jaco, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Jaco?

Jaco runs 1 hour 51 minutes (111 minutes).

When was Jaco released?

Jaco was released on March 17, 2015.

Who directed Jaco?

Jaco was directed by Stephen Kijak and Paul Marchand.

More films by Stephen Kijak

Who is in the cast of Jaco?

Jaco stars Sting, Flea and Joni Mitchell, among 5 credited actors.

Does Jaco have a post-credit scene?

No. Jaco has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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