Pete!
"New Orleans' own Pete Fountain - the greatest jazz clarinetist alive."
Originally released in 1980. Pete! is a documentary/music film. At just 59 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Pete Fountain
Synopsis
Narrated by Phil Harris, a longtime friend of Fountain's, "Pete!" uses performance film, interviews, behind-the-scenes footage and a home videos to offer an intimate portrait of Fountain, the walking, talking embodiment of his hometown. Produced and directed by by John Beyer, the film originally aired on PBS stations nationwide.
When it aired locally as part of a PBS membership drive, "Pete!" was credited with raising "more than had ever been raised by a single program in the history of WYES," according to a story published in The Times-Picayune in August 1980.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 24, 1980
45 years ago
Runtime
0h 59m
59 minutes total
User Rating
8.0/10
Excellent (1 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pete! about?
Narrated by Phil Harris, a longtime friend of Fountain's, "Pete!" uses performance film, interviews, behind-the-scenes footage and a home videos to offer an intimate portrait of Fountain, the walki...
How long is Pete!?
Pete! has a runtime of 0 hours and 59 minutes (59 minutes total).
When was Pete! released?
Pete! was released on August 24, 1980 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Pete!?
The main cast of Pete! includes Pete Fountain.