Jimi Hendrix (1973)
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.
Directors: Gary Weis, Joe Boyd, John Head.
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Arthur Allen as Self |
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Albert Allen as Self |
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Eric Barrett as Self |
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Stella Benabon as Self |
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Paul Caruso as Self |
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Dick Cavett as Self (archive footage) |
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Eric Clapton as Self |
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Billy Cox as Self |
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Frankie Crocker as Self |
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Monika Dannemann as Self |
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Jenifer Dean as Self |
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Alan Douglas as Self |
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Alan Douglas as Self |
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Germaine Greer as Self |
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Pat Hartley as Self |
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Al Hendrix as Self |
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Jimi Hendrix as Self (archive footage) |
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Mick Jagger as Self |
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Linda Keith as Self |
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Eddie Kramer as Self |
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Buddy Miles as Self |
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Mitch Mitchell as Self |
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Juggy Murray as Self |
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Harold Parker as Self (as H) |
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Fayne Pridgon as Self |
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Noel Redding as Self (uncredited) |
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Lou Reed as Self |
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Little Richard as Self |
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Juma Sultan as Self |
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Pete Townshend as Self |
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Charles Washington as Self (as Major Charles Washington) |
| Production | Gary Weis | Producer |
| Production | Joe Boyd | Producer |
| Production | John Head | Producer |
| Editing | Randy Roberts | Assistant Editor |
| Production | Patricia Friedman | Researcher |
| Production | Albert Allen | Researcher |
| Production | Juliet Brightmore | Researcher |
| Visual Effects | Gary Weis | Visual Effects |
| Production | Vicki Lefcourt | Researcher |
| Production | Caesar Glebbeek | Researcher |
| Production | John Head | Researcher |
| Production | Leo Branton | Associate Producer |
| Editing | Peter Colbert | Editor |
| Directing | Gary Weis | Director |
| Directing | Joe Boyd | Director |
| Directing | John Head | Director |