Saxophone Colossus(1986)
Saxophone Colossus Synopsis
Tenor saxophone master Sonny Rollins has long been hailed as one of the most important artists in jazz history, and still, today, he is viewed as the greatest living jazz improviser. In 1986, filmmaker Robert Mugge produced Saxophone Colossus, a feature-length portrait of Rollins, named after one of his most celebrated albums.
Saxophone Colossus (1986) is a music and documentary film directed by Robert Mugge, released on November 13, 1986 with a runtime of 1h 41m. It stars Sonny Rollins, Gary Giddins, Ira Gitler and Clifton Anderson. Viewers rate it 7.7 out of 10 across 3 ratings.
- Director:
- Robert Mugge
- Cinematographer:
- Larry McConkey
- Composer:
- Sonny Rollins
- Production:
- Mug Shot Productions
- Status:
- Released
Saxophone Colossus Cast & Crew
Main cast
Sonny Rollins
as Self
- Gary Giddins
Gary Giddins
as Self
- Ira Gitler
Ira Gitler
as Self
- Clifton Anderson
Clifton Anderson
- Mark Soskin
Mark Soskin
- Bob Cranshaw
Bob Cranshaw
- Marvin "Smitty" Smith
Marvin "Smitty" Smith
Key crew
Directed by Robert Mugge.
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Saxophone Colossus Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.7/10 from 3 ratings.
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Saxophone Colossus – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Saxophone Colossus online?
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Saxophone Colossus (1986) is available to stream on Philo, Fandor, Night Flight Plus, Fandor Amazon Channel, Eternal Family, Stingray Djazz Amazon Channel, The Coda Collection Amazon Channel, DocuramaFilms Amazon Channel and Cineverse Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Saxophone Colossus?
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The main cast of Saxophone Colossus (1986) includes Sonny Rollins, Gary Giddins, Ira Gitler, Clifton Anderson and Mark Soskin. The film was directed by Robert Mugge. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Saxophone Colossus released?
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Saxophone Colossus was released on November 13, 1986 and runs for 1h 41m.
Is Saxophone Colossus worth watching?
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Saxophone Colossus (1986) holds an average rating of 7.7 out of 10 from 3 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy music and documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.