I Called Him Morgan
Part jazz history, part true-crime tale, Kasper Collin’s new documentary employs extensive archival footage and new interviews to tell the tragic story of the magnificently talented trumpeter Lee Morgan and his common-law wife Helen, who murdered him in a New York bar in 1972.
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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Night Flight Plus, Hoopla | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Apple TV Store |
| Australia | Hoopla | — |
About I Called Him Morgan
I Called Him Morgan is a 2016 English-language music, documentary and history film directed by Kasper Collin. The cast is led by Lee Morgan, Helen Morgan, Wayne Shorter. It has a runtime of 1h 31m. Viewers rate it 7.1/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Night Flight Plus, Hoopla.
I Called Him Morgan was produced by Kasper Collin Produktion, SVT, and Film i Väst and made in Sweden and United States of America. It was released on September 5, 2016.
- Director
- Kasper Collin
- Writers
- Kasper Collin, Jesper Osmund
- Release date
- September 5, 2016
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Sweden, United States of America
- Production
- Kasper Collin Produktion, SVT, Film i Väst
I Called Him Morgan cast & crew
I Called Him Morgan was directed by Kasper Collin and written by Kasper Collin and Jesper Osmund.
The cast features Lee Morgan as Self (archive material), Helen Morgan as Self (archive material), Wayne Shorter as Self, Larry Reni Thomas as Self, Judith Johnson as Self, and Jymie Merritt as Self.
Behind the camera, cinematography is by Erik Vallsten and it was produced by Ron Mann and Kasper Collin.
Is I Called Him Morgan worth watching?
I Called Him Morgan holds an audience score of 7.1/10 from 51 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed music films.
At 1h 31m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy music, documentary, and history, I Called Him Morgan is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch I Called Him Morgan
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Cast of I Called Him Morgan
Lee Morgan
Self (archive material)
Helen Morgan
Self (archive material)
Wayne Shorter
Self
Larry Reni Thomas
Self
Judith Johnson
Self
Jymie Merritt
Self
Bennie Maupin
Self
I Called Him Morgan — FAQs
▸Where can I watch I Called Him Morgan in United States?
I Called Him Morgan is streaming on Night Flight Plus, Hoopla in United States.
▸Is I Called Him Morgan on Night Flight Plus?
Yes — I Called Him Morgan is currently available on Night Flight Plus in United States.
▸What language is I Called Him Morgan in?
I Called Him Morgan is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is I Called Him Morgan?
I Called Him Morgan runs 1 hours 31 minutes (91 minutes).
▸What is I Called Him Morgan rated?
It holds a 7.1/10 audience score from 51 ratings.
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