United Kingdom / Jun 14, 1973 / 15 / Originally X
Featuring six previously unseen live performances from 1966 to 1970, including the Monterey, Isle of Wright and Woodstock Festivals.
1h 38min
Overall average
5.0/10
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Plot
Made shortly after his death, this documentary explores the brief life and remarkable legacy of guitarist Jimi Hendrix. After finding fame in the U.K., Hendrix brought his act back to the U.S., where his influential playing style left a blazing imprint on a whole generation of musicians. Employing interviews with family and contemporaries, such as Eric Clapton, as well as scorching live performances from Woodstock and Isle of Wight, the film paints an indelible portrait of a rock 'n' roll legend.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Billy Cox | Self |
| Frankie Crocker | Self |
| Monika Dannemann | Self |
| Jenifer Dean | Self |
| Alan Douglas | Self |
| Alan Douglas | Self |
| Germaine Greer | Self |
| Pat Hartley | Self |
| Al Hendrix | Self |
| Jimi Hendrix | Self (archive footage) |
| Mick Jagger | Self |
| Linda Keith | Self |
| Eddie Kramer | Self |
| Buddy Miles | Self |
| Mitch Mitchell | Self |
| Juggy Murray | Self |
| Harold Parker | Self (as H) |
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| Fayne Pridgon | Self |
| Noel Redding | Self (uncredited) |
| Lou Reed | Self |
| Little Richard | Self |
| Juma Sultan | Self |
| Pete Townshend | Self |
| Charles Washington | Self (as Major Charles Washington) |
Genres
DocumentaryMusic
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | Jimi Hendrix |
| Original language | English (EN) |
| Spoken languages | English |
| Production countries | United States of America |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Warner Bros. Pictures |
| Release date | 14 giugno 1973 |
| Production | Gary Weis, Joe Boyd, Leo Branton, John Head |
| Editing | Peter Colbert, Randy Roberts |
| Assistant directors | Joe Boyd, John Head, Gary Weis |
| Visual effects | Gary Weis |
Release dates
Theatrical release
Netherlands / Aug 16, 1973
Sweden / Oct 10, 1973 / 15
Denmark / Oct 12, 1973
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United States / Dec 21, 1973 / R
Ireland / Aug 16, 1974 / 15
Digital
Japan / Sep 15, 2000 / R18+
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