Movie

Jimi Plays Monterey

★ 7.5(30)198750m

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Good to know

Director: Chris Hegedus, D. A. Pennebaker
Release date: 1987-10-16
Runtime: 50m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Are You Experienced?

Jimi Plays Monterey — trailer

About Jimi Plays Monterey

Jimi Plays Monterey is a 1987 movie in the Documentary and Music genres, directed by Chris Hegedus and D. A. Pennebaker, starring John Phillips, Jimi Hendrix and Noel Redding. It has a runtime of 50 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.5/10 from 30 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Jimi Plays Monterey in Ireland — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

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.

Cast

John Phillips

Narrator (voice)

Jimi Hendrix

Self (archive footage)

Noel Redding

Self (archive footage)

Mitch Mitchell

Self (archive footage)

Art Garfunkel

Self (archive footage)

George Harrison

Self (archive footage)

Mick Jagger

Self (archive footage)

Brian Jones

Self (archive footage)

Janis Joplin

Self (archive footage)

John Lennon

Self (archive footage)

Paul McCartney

Self (archive footage)

Charles Shaar Murray

Self - Commentary

Themes & keywords

concert filmmonterey pop festivalwoman director

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Jimi Plays Monterey in Ireland?+

Jimi Plays Monterey is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Ireland. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Jimi Plays Monterey on Netflix?+

Jimi Plays Monterey is not on Netflix in Ireland right now.

How long is Jimi Plays Monterey?+

Jimi Plays Monterey has a runtime of 50 minutes (50 minutes).

Who stars in Jimi Plays Monterey?+

Jimi Plays Monterey stars John Phillips, Jimi Hendrix, Noel Redding, Mitch Mitchell and Art Garfunkel.

When did Jimi Plays Monterey come out?+

Jimi Plays Monterey is a 1987 movie directed by Chris Hegedus and D. A. Pennebaker.

What genre is Jimi Plays Monterey?+

Jimi Plays Monterey is Documentary and Music film.

Who directed Jimi Plays Monterey?+

Jimi Plays Monterey was directed by Chris Hegedus and D. A. Pennebaker.