Chasing Trane(2017)
The John Coltrane documentary
Chasing Trane 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.
Chasing Trane (2017) is a documentary and music film directed by John Scheinfeld, released on April 14, 2017 with a runtime of 1h 39m. It stars Denzel Washington, Antonia Andrews, Bill Clinton and Michelle Coltrane. Viewers rate it 7.3 out of 10 across 66 ratings.
- Director:
- John Scheinfeld
- Writers:
- John Scheinfeld, Kiku Lani Iwata
- Producers:
- Dave Harding, Scott Pascucci, Spencer Proffer
- Cinematographer:
- Stan Taylor
- Production:
- Crew Neck Productions, Meteor 17
- Status:
- Released
Chasing Trane (2017) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Chasing Trane before you stream it.
Chasing Trane Cast & Crew
Main cast
Denzel Washington
as John Coltrane (voice)
- Antonia Andrews
Antonia Andrews
as Self - Stepdaughter
Bill Clinton
as Self - Politician
- Michelle Coltrane
Michelle Coltrane
as Self - Stepdaughter
- Oran Coltrane
Oran Coltrane
as Self - Son
- Ravi Coltrane
Ravi Coltrane
as Self - Son
Common
as Self - Musician
John Densmore
as Self - Musician
- Yasuhiro Fujioka
Yasuhiro Fujioka
as Self - Coltrane's Collector
- Osaharu Fukushima
Osaharu Fukushima
as Self - Nagasaki Gig Assistant (1966)
Benny Golson
as Self - Musician
Jimmy Heath
as Self - Musician
Key crew
Directed by John Scheinfeld, written by John Scheinfeld and Kiku Lani Iwata, produced by Dave Harding, Scott Pascucci and Spencer Proffer.
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Chasing Trane Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.3/10 from 66 ratings.
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Chasing Trane – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Chasing Trane online?
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Chasing Trane (2017) is available to stream on Marquee TV Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Chasing Trane?
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The main cast of Chasing Trane (2017) includes Denzel Washington, Antonia Andrews, Bill Clinton, Michelle Coltrane and Oran Coltrane. The film was directed by John Scheinfeld. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Chasing Trane released?
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Chasing Trane was released on April 14, 2017 and runs for 1h 39m.
Is Chasing Trane worth watching?
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Chasing Trane (2017) holds an average rating of 7.3 out of 10 from 66 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary and music films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Chasing Trane?
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Yes. The official Chasing Trane trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.