Saxophone Colossus (1998): Cast
Saxophone Colossus is a 1998 music documentary directed by Robert Mugge, starring Sonny Rollins, Gary Giddins and Ira Gitler. It runs 1 hour 41 minutes.
- Release year
- Runtime
- 1h 41m (101 min)
- Director
- Robert Mugge
- Genres
- Documentary , Music
- Original language
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English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Saxophone Colossus About?
The premise of Saxophone Colossus without spoilers.
Renowned tenor saxophonist Sonny Rollins, celebrated as one of jazz’s most pivotal figures and often hailed as the greatest living improviser, is the focus of Robert Mugge’s 1986 feature-length documentary Saxophone Colossus. The film offers an in‑depth portrait of Rollins’s life, career and lasting influence, its title borrowing from his iconic album.
Saxophone Colossus Cast
Sonny Rollins leads the cast, with Gary Giddins and Ira Gitler. Directed by Robert Mugge.
- Director Robert Mugge
- Sonny Rollins as themselves
- Gary Giddins as themselves
- Ira Gitler as themselves
More from Robert Mugge
More films directed by Robert Mugge, best-rated first: Rhythm 'n' Bayous: A Road Map to Louisiana Music, Cool Runnings: The Reggae Movie, Gospel According to Al Green and Black Wax.
Saxophone Colossus Also Known As
Also known as “Sonny Rollins: Saxophone Colossus”.
- Also known as
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- Sonny Rollins: Saxophone Colossus
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Saxophone Colossus FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Saxophone Colossus, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Saxophone Colossus?
Saxophone Colossus runs 1 hour 41 minutes (101 minutes).
When was Saxophone Colossus released?
Saxophone Colossus was released in 1998.
Who directed Saxophone Colossus?
Saxophone Colossus was directed by Robert Mugge.
More films by Robert Mugge Who is in the cast of Saxophone Colossus?
Saxophone Colossus stars Sonny Rollins, Gary Giddins and Ira Gitler.
Does Saxophone Colossus have a post-credit scene?
No. Saxophone Colossus has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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