The Miles Davis Story(2001)
The Miles Davis Story Synopsis
This British documentary shows the complex layers of legendary jazz trumpeter Miles Davis, who was a major innovator in post-bop, cool jazz, hard-bop and fusion. Davis's raw-edged trumpet tones were some of the most evocative sounds ever heard. This profile captues the magnificent and mercurial artist -- one of the most identifiable and misunderstood pop icons of the 20th century -- through rare footage and interviews.
The Miles Davis Story (2001) is a documentary and music film directed by Mike Dibb, released on April 14, 2001 with a runtime of 2h 5m. It stars Jimmy Cobb, Shirley Horn, Frances Davis and Clark Terry. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 3 ratings.
- Director:
- Mike Dibb
- Status:
- Released
The Miles Davis Story Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Jimmy Cobb
Jimmy Cobb
as Self
Shirley Horn
as Self
Frances Davis
as Self - first wife
Clark Terry
as Self
- Ian Carr
Ian Carr
as Self
- Vince Wilburn Jr.
Vince Wilburn Jr.
as Self - nephew
- Irene Cawthon
Irene Cawthon
as Self - first girlfriend
- Cheryl Davis
Cheryl Davis
as Self - daughter
- Jean-Pierre LeLoir
Jean-Pierre LeLoir
as Self - photographer
- Bob Weinstock
Bob Weinstock
as Self
George Avakian
as Self
- Pierre Michelot
Pierre Michelot
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Mike Dibb.
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The Miles Davis Story Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 3 ratings.
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The Miles Davis Story – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Miles Davis Story online?
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The Miles Davis Story (2001) is available to stream on Qello Concerts by Stingray Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Miles Davis Story?
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The main cast of The Miles Davis Story (2001) includes Jimmy Cobb, Shirley Horn, Frances Davis, Clark Terry and Ian Carr. The film was directed by Mike Dibb. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Miles Davis Story released?
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The Miles Davis Story was released on April 14, 2001 and runs for 2h 5m.
Is The Miles Davis Story worth watching?
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The Miles Davis Story (2001) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 3 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.