Storyline
Documentary about jazz great Chet Baker that intercuts footage from the 1950s, when he was part of West Coast Cool, and from his last years. We see the young Baker, he of the beautiful face, in California and in Italy, where he appeared in at least one movie and at least one jail cell (for drug possession). And, we see the aged Baker, detached, indifferent, his face a ruin. Includes interviews with his children and ex-wife, women companions, and musicians.
Principal Cast
Chet Baker
Self
CA
Carol Baker
Self
VE
Vera Baker
Self
PA
Paul Baker
Self
DE
Dean Baker
Self
MI
Missy Baker
Self
DI
Dick Bock
Self
WI
William Claxton
Self
Media Information
DirectorBruce Weber
StatusReleased
Runtime120 min
Genres
MusicDocumentary
Release Date1988-09-15
LanguageEnglish
CountryUnited States of America