The Deaths of Chet Baker

2009 0h 8m EN

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7.0

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★7.0TMDB · 2

Drama

Synopsis

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An exploration of the mysteries surrounding the death of jazz legend Chet Baker who was found dead below an Amsterdam hotel window in 1988.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Stephen McHattie
Chet Baker
Ted Dykstra
Henk
Sten Eirik
Manager

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Robert Budreau
Writers: Robert Budreau
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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RUNTIME

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Tight 8-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.

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2 / 8

ERA

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Released 17 years ago.

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3 / 8

RUNTIME

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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4 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Robert Budreau, shot by Jonathan Bensimon. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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5 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Editor Mitch Lackie shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Stephen McHattie and Ted Dykstra and Sten Eirik carry the top of the cast.

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7 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt1451637 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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8 / 8

WILD

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Only 2 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Robert Budreau directs. Jonathan Bensimon behind the camera. Mitch Lackie cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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1Tight 8-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.
2Released 17 years ago.
3Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
4Directed by Robert Budreau, shot by Jonathan Bensimon. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Editor Mitch Lackie shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Stephen McHattie and Ted Dykstra and Sten Eirik carry the top of the cast.
7IMDB entry: tt1451637 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
8Only 2 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.