The Devil's Horn
Originally released in 2016. The Devil's Horn is a documentary film. directed by Larry Weinstein. At just 85 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
From Adolphe Sax’s workshop to the legendary times of jazz and bebop, conquering the classical music stages, forbidden by Nazis and Communists and banned by the Pope: in its 170-year history the saxophone has always been the most seductive as well as the most feared musical instrument. Award-winning Canadian filmmaker Larry Weinstein illuminates and mythologizes the story of the saxophone, its most legendary players and its allegedly longstanding curse about saxophonists falling prey to the instrument’s dark powers.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 23, 2016
9 years ago
Runtime
1h 25m
85 minutes total
User Rating
4.7/10
Mixed (3 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
Canada
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Rhombus Media
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Devil's Horn about?
From Adolphe Sax’s workshop to the legendary times of jazz and bebop, conquering the classical music stages, forbidden by Nazis and Communists and banned by the Pope: in its 170-year history the ...
Who directed The Devil's Horn?
The Devil's Horn was directed by Larry Weinstein.
How long is The Devil's Horn?
The Devil's Horn has a runtime of 1 hours and 25 minutes (85 minutes total).
When was The Devil's Horn released?
The Devil's Horn was released on April 23, 2016 in theaters.