Born to Swing
Originally released in 1972. Born to Swing is a documentary film. directed by John Jeremy. At just 49 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Humphrey Lyttelton, Buck Clayton, and John Hammond
Synopsis
“A tribute to the Swing Era evoked by skillful intercutting of rare material examining the varying fortunes of five ex-Basie sidemen. It looks at the years between 1930 and 1945 when Swing was in its heyday. Features a large number of artists including: the Count Basie Band, Buddy Tate, Earle Warren, Buck Clayton and Gene Krupa.” - BFI
Quick Facts
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Silverscreen Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Born to Swing about?
“A tribute to the Swing Era evoked by skillful intercutting of rare material examining the varying fortunes of five ex-Basie sidemen. It looks at the years between 1930 and 1945 when Swing was in...
Who directed Born to Swing?
Born to Swing was directed by John Jeremy.
How long is Born to Swing?
Born to Swing has a runtime of 0 hours and 49 minutes (49 minutes total).
When was Born to Swing released?
Born to Swing was released on January 1, 1972 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Born to Swing?
The main cast of Born to Swing includes Humphrey Lyttelton, Buck Clayton, John Hammond, Andy Kirk, Jo Jones.