I Called Him Morgan(2016)
I Called Him Morgan Synopsis
Part jazz history, part true-crime tale, Kasper Collin’s new documentary employs extensive archival footage and new interviews to tell the tragic story of the magnificently talented trumpeter Lee Morgan and his common-law wife Helen, who murdered him in a New York bar in 1972.
I Called Him Morgan (2016) is a music, documentary and history film directed by Kasper Collin, released on September 5, 2016 with a runtime of 1h 31m. It stars Lee Morgan, Helen Morgan, Wayne Shorter and Larry Reni Thomas. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 52 ratings.
- Director:
- Kasper Collin
- Writers:
- Kasper Collin, Jesper Osmund
- Producers:
- Kasper Collin
- Cinematographer:
- Erik Vallsten
- Production:
- Kasper Collin Produktion, SVT, Film i Väst
- Status:
- Released
I Called Him Morgan (2016) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for I Called Him Morgan before you stream it.
I Called Him Morgan Cast & Crew
Main cast
Lee Morgan
as Self (archive material)
- Helen Morgan
Helen Morgan
as Self (archive material)
Wayne Shorter
as Self
Larry Reni Thomas
as Self
- Judith Johnson
Judith Johnson
as Self
Jymie Merritt
as Self
Bennie Maupin
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Kasper Collin, written by Kasper Collin and Jesper Osmund, produced by Kasper Collin.
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I Called Him Morgan Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 52 ratings.
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I Called Him Morgan – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch I Called Him Morgan online?
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I Called Him Morgan (2016) is available to stream on Night Flight Plus and Howdy 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 I Called Him Morgan?
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The main cast of I Called Him Morgan (2016) includes Lee Morgan, Helen Morgan, Wayne Shorter, Larry Reni Thomas and Judith Johnson. The film was directed by Kasper Collin. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was I Called Him Morgan released?
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I Called Him Morgan was released on September 5, 2016 and runs for 1h 31m.
Is I Called Him Morgan worth watching?
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I Called Him Morgan (2016) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 52 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy music, documentary and history films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for I Called Him Morgan?
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