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Miles Ahead

2016-01-22 · 100 min · ★ 6.4

Drama · Music · History

An exploration of the life and music of Miles Davis.

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Directors
Don Cheadle
Production companies
Bifrost Pictures, Crescendo Productions, Sobini Films, Naked City Films
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Revenue
USD 3,460,466

Top Cast

Don CheadleDon CheadleMiles Davis
Ewan McGregorEwan McGregorDave Braden
Emayatzy CorinealdiEmayatzy CorinealdiFrances Taylor
Michael StuhlbargMichael StuhlbargHarper Hamilton
LaKeith StanfieldLaKeith StanfieldJunior
Austin LyonAustin LyonJustin
Leticia MartinezBoxing Spectator
Morgan WolkMorgan WolkErica
Jeffrey GroverJeffrey GroverGil Evans
Philip KrinskyBicyclist
Chris HahnChris HahnRalph
Nina SmilowTami
Antonio SánchezLive Concert Band
John E. BrownleeJohn E. BrownleeBoxing Cornerman (uncredited)
Gary Clark Jr.Gary Clark Jr.Live Concert Band
Herbie HancockHerbie HancockLive Concert Band
Esperanza SpaldingEsperanza SpaldingLive Concert Band
Robert GlasperRobert GlasperLive Concert Band
Wayne ShorterWayne ShorterLive Concert Band
Brian BowmanWalter

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