Chasing Trane
“The John Coltrane documentary”
Synopsis
An account of the life of the brilliant jazz musician John Coltrane (1926-67), a gifted saxophonist, an extraordinarily talented thinker whose original, avant-garde work has impacted and influenced people all over the world. A story about music's ability to entertain, inspire and transform.
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Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2017-03-30
Top Cast
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Denzel Washington
John Coltrane (voice)
Antonia Andrews
Self - Stepdaughter
Bill Clinton
Self - Politician
Michelle Coltrane
Self - Stepdaughter
Oran Coltrane
Self - Son
Ravi Coltrane
Self - Son
Common
Self - Musician
John Densmore
Self - Musician
Yasuhiro Fujioka
Self - Coltrane's Collector
Osaharu Fukushima
Self - Nagasaki Gig Assistant (1966)
Benny Golson
Self - Musician
Jimmy Heath
Self - Musician
Ashley Kahn
Self - Biographer
Wynton Marsalis
Self - Musician
Lewis Porter
Self - Musician
Ben Ratliff
Self - Music Critic
Sonny Rollins
Self - Musician
Carlos Santana
Self - Musician
Release History & Theatrical Window
Melbourne International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
April 14, 2017
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Scheinfeld
- Screenplay & Story
- John Scheinfeld, Kiku Lani Iwata
- Original Score
- John Coltrane
- Original Title
- Chasing Trane
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Production Studios
- Crew Neck Productions, Meteor 17
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Scheinfeld
John Scheinfeld, Kiku Lani Iwata
John Coltrane
Stan Taylor
Peter S. Lynch II
Dave Harding, Scott Pascucci, Spencer Proffer, John Beug, Mark Pinkus
Department Leadership Roster
John Scheinfeld
Director
John Scheinfeld
Writer
Dave Harding
Producer
Scott Pascucci
Producer
Spencer Proffer
Producer
Stan Taylor
Director of Photography
John Beug
Producer
Peter S. Lynch II
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Chasing Trane
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Chasing Trane about?
An account of the life of the brilliant jazz musician John Coltrane (1926-67), a gifted saxophonist, an extraordinarily talented thinker whose original, avant-garde work has impacted and influenced people all over the world. A story about music's ability to entertain, inspire and transform.
Who directed Chasing Trane?
Chasing Trane was directed by John Scheinfeld.
Who stars in Chasing Trane?
The principal cast of Chasing Trane includes Denzel Washington, Antonia Andrews, Bill Clinton, Michelle Coltrane, Oran Coltrane.
When was Chasing Trane released and how long is it?
Chasing Trane was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 1h 39m.
Who composed the musical score for Chasing Trane?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Chasing Trane was composed by John Coltrane.