Last Date
De laatste sessie
Synopsis
A documentary about the weeks leading up to the early death of jazz legend Eric Dolphy. Centered around his last month alive and the titular record done in Holland with Misha Mengelberg and Han Bennink, the documentary traces his LA roots up through the last Charles Mingus tour that led Dolphy to stay in Europe in 1964. The interviews are with a host of contemporaries like Richard Davis, Ted Curson, Nathan Davis and those involved in the Last Date recording. The rare archival footage of Dolphy is riveting. The pictures provided by friends and family also show an intense young man whose future success was assured.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hans Hylkema
- Screenplay & Story
- Thierry Bruneau, Hans Hylkema
- Original Score
- Eric Dolphy
- Original Title
- De laatste sessie
- Country of Origin
- Netherlands
- Spoken Languages
- English, Dutch
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hans Hylkema
Thierry Bruneau, Hans Hylkema
Eric Dolphy
Marian Brouwer, Hans Hylkema
Department Leadership Roster
Hans Hylkema
Director
Marian Brouwer
Producer
Hans Hylkema
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Last Date
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Last Date about?
A documentary about the weeks leading up to the early death of jazz legend Eric Dolphy. Centered around his last month alive and the titular record done in Holland with Misha Mengelberg and Han Bennink, the documentary traces his LA roots up through the last Charles Mingus tour that led Dolphy to stay in Europe in 1964. The interviews are with a host of contemporaries like Richard Davis, Ted Curson, Nathan Davis and those involved in the Last Date recording. The rare archival footage of Dolphy is riveting. The pictures provided by friends and family also show an intense young man whose future success was assured.
Who directed Last Date?
Last Date was directed by Hans Hylkema.
Who stars in Last Date?
The principal cast of Last Date includes Eric Dolphy, Han Bennink, John Coltrane, Charles Mingus.
When was Last Date released and how long is it?
Last Date was released in 1991 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
Who composed the musical score for Last Date?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Last Date was composed by Eric Dolphy.