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1985 Documentary Music 1h 54m

Artie Shaw: Time Is All You've Got

This in-depth examination of the life and career of clarinetist and bandleader Artie Shaw cuts between archival footage, location shots, and an interview with Shaw himself. Berman illustrates the tumultuous, complicated, and remarkable legacy of a man who brought numerous innovations to jazz and swing music during the big-band era.

7.8 TMDB RATING
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Principal Cast

Artie Shaw

Self

John Best

Self

Lee Castle

Self

Helen Forrest

Self

Polly Haynes

Self

Billie Holiday

Self (archive footage)

Evelyn Keyes

Self

Frederick Morton

Self

Mack Pierce

Self

Buddy Rich

Self

Mel Tormé

Self

John Wexley

Self

Brigitte Berman

Narrator (voice) (uncredited)

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