Last Date (1991): cast, story & where to watch
1991 · Film
Released in 1991, Last Date is a documentary film directed by Hans Hylkema, running about 92 minutes.
What it’s about. A documentary about the weeks leading up to the early death of jazz legend Eric Dolphy. Centered around his last month alive and the titular record done in Holland with Misha Mengelberg and Han Bennink, the documentary traces his LA roots up through the last Charles Mingus tour that led Dolphy to stay in Europe in 1964. The interviews are with a host of contemporaries like Richard Davis, Ted Curson, Nathan Davis and those involved in the Last Date recording. The rare archival footage of Dolphy is riveting. The pictures provided by friends and family also show an intense young man whose future success was assured.
Who’s in it. Last Date stars Eric Dolphy as Self and Han Bennink as Self.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Last Date page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Last Date (1991)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Last Date change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Last Date?
- Last Date stars Eric Dolphy and Han Bennink.
- When was Last Date released?
- Last Date was released in 1991, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.