Pete! (1980)
- CategoryDocumentary, Music
- LanguageEnglish
- Runtime59m
- IMDb Rating8
- Year1980
- Release dateAug 24, 1980
- StarsPete Fountain
Pete!
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.
Pete! Synopsis
With an impressive 8.0/10 rating, Pete! (1980) is one of the most acclaimed Documentary and Music films in the 1337x catalog. "New Orleans' own Pete Fountain - the greatest jazz clarinetist alive." This captivating Documentary and Music film delivers a memorable cinematic experience from start to finish. Featuring standout performances from Pete Fountain, the cast brings depth and authenticity to every scene. It has a runtime of 59m. 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,...
