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DOCUMENTARY . 1983 . 1h 45m

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Hasselgård died in a car accident 75 years ago, aged just 26, he became a legend like so many other young dead in jazz history. The clarinetist Åke Stan Hasselgård managed to play with many of the greats both in Sweden and in the USA.

Starring Åke Hasselgård, Philip Zandén, Lars Säfström
1h 45m
Runtime
1983
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Hasselgård died in a car accident 75 years ago, aged just 26, he became a legend like so many other young dead in jazz history. The clarinetist Åke Stan Hasselgård managed to play with many of the greats both in Sweden and in the USA.

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Ake Hasselgard Story was released 43 years ago in 1983.
Overview
Hasselgård died in a car accident 75 years ago, aged just 26, he became a legend like so many other young dead in jazz history. The clarinetist Åke Stan Hass...
Ake Hasselgard Story is a Documentary film with a runtime of 1h 45m.

CAST (9)

Åke Hasselgård
Philip Zandén
Philip Zandén
LS
Lars Säfström
Putte Wickman
Putte Wickman
Max Roach
Max Roach
Patti Page
Patti Page
GN
Gene Norman
Benny Goodman
Benny Goodman
BD
Buddy DeFranco

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Status
Released
Runtime
105 min (1h 45m)

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is Ake Hasselgard Story about?
Hasselgård died in a car accident 75 years ago, aged just 26, he became a legend like so many other young dead in jazz history. The clarinetist Åke Stan Hasselgård managed to play with many of the greats both in Sweden and in the USA.
How long is Ake Hasselgard Story?
Ake Hasselgard Story has a runtime of 105 minutes (1h 45m).
Who stars in Ake Hasselgard Story?
The cast of Ake Hasselgard Story includes Åke Hasselgård, Philip Zandén, Lars Säfström, Putte Wickman, Max Roach.

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