Passing Through (1977): Cast
Passing Through is a 1977 drama directed by Larry Clark, starring Nathaniel Taylor as Warmack, Clarence Muse and Cora Lee Day. It runs 1 hour 45 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 45m (105 min)
- Director
- Larry Clark
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Passing Through About?
The premise of Passing Through without spoilers.
After serving a prison sentence for killing a white gangster, African‑American jazz pianist Eddie Warmack is released to discover the music industry is ruled by mob‑controlled clubs and recording studios. Unwilling to compromise his art, he sets out to locate his mentor and grandfather, the legendary jazz figure Poppa Harris, in hopes of reclaiming his musical freedom.
Passing Through Themes & Keywords
· 7 tags- musician
- national film registry
- jazz music
- african american
- independent film
- release from prison
- ex convict
Passing Through Cast & Characters
Nathaniel Taylor leads the cast as Warmack, with Clarence Muse as Papa Harris and Cora Lee Day as Oshun. Directed by Larry Clark; 19 actors are credited in all.
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Director Larry Clark
- Nathaniel Taylor as Warmack
- Clarence Muse as Papa Harris
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Cora Lee Day as Oshun - Marla Gibbs as Secretary
Also Starring in Passing Through
· 15 more- Henry Harris Slick
- Stan Haze Bear Cat
- Della Thomas Carmen
- Pamela Jones Maya
- George Kramer Turner
- Mwako Cumbuka Ajaes
- Horace Tapscott Horace
- Johnny Weathers Brimmer
- Bob Ogburn Skeeter
- Sherryl Thompson Trixie
- C. Betheny Jenkins Esaj
- David Lehman Claude
- Johnny Ramos Jamal
- Cheryl Taylor Flute Player
- Adele Sebastian Flute Player
Passing Through Also Known As
Also known as “Dando Um Rolê”.
- Also known as
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- Dando Um Rolê
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Passing Through FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Passing Through, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Passing Through?
Passing Through runs 1 hour 45 minutes (105 minutes).
When was Passing Through released?
Passing Through was released on August 6, 1977.
Who directed Passing Through?
Passing Through was directed by Larry Clark.
More films by Larry Clark Who is in the cast of Passing Through?
Passing Through stars Nathaniel Taylor as Warmack, Clarence Muse as Papa Harris and Cora Lee Day as Oshun, among 19 credited actors.
Does Passing Through have a post-credit scene?
No. Passing Through has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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