Jimi Plays Monterey
Originally released in 1987. Jimi Plays Monterey is a documentary/music film. directed by Chris Hegedus. At just 50 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring John Phillips, Jimi Hendrix, and Noel Redding
Synopsis
Jimi Hendrix's debut American set at 1967's Monterey Pop Festival is generally considered one of the most radical and legendary live shows ever. Virtually unknown to American audiences at the time, even though he was already an established entity in the UK, Hendrix and his two-piece Experience explode on stage, ripping through blues classics "Rock Me Baby" and Howlin' Wolf's "Killing Floor," interpreting and electrifying Bob Dylan's "Like a Rolling Stone," debuting songs from his yet-to-be-released first album and closing with the now historic sacrificing/burning of his guitar during an unhinged version of "Wild Thing" that even its writer Chip Taylor would never have imagined. Hendrix uses feedback and distortion to enhance the songs in whisper-to-scream intensity, blazing territory that had not been previously explored with as much soul-frazzled power.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 16, 1987
38 years ago
Runtime
0h 50m
50 minutes total
User Rating
7.4/10
Great (28 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Directors
Top Cast
John Phillips
as Narrator (voice)
Jimi Hendrix
as Self (archive footage)
Noel Redding
as Self (archive footage)
Mitch Mitchell
as Self (archive footage)
Art Garfunkel
as Self (archive footage)
George Harrison
as Self (archive footage)
Mick Jagger
as Self (archive footage)
Brian Jones
as Self (archive footage)
Janis Joplin
as Self (archive footage)
John Lennon
as Self (archive footage)
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Are You Experienced?
- Pennebaker Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jimi Plays Monterey about?
Jimi Hendrix's debut American set at 1967's Monterey Pop Festival is generally considered one of the most radical and legendary live shows ever. Virtually unknown to American audiences at the time,...
Who directed Jimi Plays Monterey?
Jimi Plays Monterey was directed by Chris Hegedus.
How long is Jimi Plays Monterey?
Jimi Plays Monterey has a runtime of 0 hours and 50 minutes (50 minutes total).
When was Jimi Plays Monterey released?
Jimi Plays Monterey was released on October 16, 1987 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Jimi Plays Monterey?
The main cast of Jimi Plays Monterey includes John Phillips, Jimi Hendrix, Noel Redding, Mitch Mitchell, Art Garfunkel.