Passing Through
Synopsis
Eddie Warmack, an African American jazz musician, is released from prison for the killing of a white gangster. Not willing to play for the mobsters who control the music industry, including clubs and recording studios, Warmack searches for his mentor and grandfather, the legendary jazz musician Poppa Harris.
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Nathaniel Taylor
Warmack
Clarence Muse
Papa Harris
Pamela Jones
Maya
Johnny Weathers
Brimmer
Della Thomas
Carmen
Bob Ogburn
Skeeter
Sherryl Thompson
Trixie
Mwako Cumbuka
Ajaes
George Kramer
Turner
Cora Lee Day
Oshun
C. Betheny Jenkins
Esaj
Horace Tapscott
Horace
David Lehman
Claude
Marla Gibbs
Secretary
Stan Haze
Bear Cat
Henry Harris
Slick
Johnny Ramos
Jamal
Cheryl Taylor
Flute Player
Release History & Theatrical Window
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Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Larry Clark
- Screenplay & Story
- Ted Lange, Larry Clark
- Original Title
- Passing Through
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Larry Clark
Ted Lange, Larry Clark
George Geddis, Roderick Young
Larry Clark
Larry Clark
Department Leadership Roster
George Geddis
Director of Photography
Roderick Young
Director of Photography
Ted Lange
Writer
Larry Clark
Producer
Larry Clark
Editor
Larry Clark
Writer
Larry Clark
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Passing Through
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What is Passing Through about?
Eddie Warmack, an African American jazz musician, is released from prison for the killing of a white gangster. Not willing to play for the mobsters who control the music industry, including clubs and recording studios, Warmack searches for his mentor and grandfather, the legendary jazz musician Poppa Harris.
Who directed Passing Through?
Passing Through was directed by Larry Clark.
Who stars in Passing Through?
The principal cast of Passing Through includes Nathaniel Taylor, Clarence Muse, Pamela Jones, Johnny Weathers, Della Thomas.
When was Passing Through released and how long is it?
Passing Through was released in 1977 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.