'Round Midnight (1986)
'Round Midnight is a 1986 drama movie directed by Bertrand Tavernier, with a running time of 2h 11m. It stars Dexter Gordon, François Cluzet and Gabrielle Haker.
Inside the Blue Note nightclub one night in 1959 Paris, an aged, ailing jazzman coaxes an eloquent wail from his tenor sax. Outside, a young Parisian too broke to buy a glass of wine strains to hear those notes. Soon they will form a friendship that sparks a final burst of genius.
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What is 'Round Midnight about?
Inside the Blue Note nightclub one night in 1959 Paris, an aged, ailing jazzman coaxes an eloquent wail from his tenor sax. Outside, a young Parisian too broke to buy a glass of wine strains to hear those notes. Soon they will form a friendship that sparks a final burst of genius.
When was 'Round Midnight released?
'Round Midnight was released on 23 September 1986.
How long is 'Round Midnight?
'Round Midnight runs 2h 11m.
Who made 'Round Midnight?
'Round Midnight was directed by Bertrand Tavernier.
Where can I watch 'Round Midnight?
'Round Midnight is available on Hoopla and Apple TV Store.
Where to watch 'Round Midnight
Watch free: Hoopla
Rent: Apple TV Store
Buy: Apple TV Store
Cast
- Dexter Gordon as Dale Turner
- François Cluzet as Francis Borler
- Gabrielle Haker as Bérangère
- Christine Pascal as Sylvie
- Pierre Trabaud as le père de Francis
- Frédérique Meininger as la mère de Francis
- Liliane Rovère as Madame Queen
- Ged Marlon as Beau
- Benoît Régent as Le psychiatre
- Philippe Noiret as Redon
- Eddy Mitchell as L'ivrogne au bar du Blue Note
- Sandra Reaves-Phillips as Buttercup
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