A troubled, but talented musician flees the US to escape his problems, finding refuge and support in Paris.A troubled, but talented musician flees the US to escape his problems, finding refuge and support in Paris.A troubled, but talented musician flees the US to escape his problems, finding refuge and support in Paris.
- Won 1 Oscar
- 11 wins & 13 nominations total
Frédérique Meininger
- Francis's Mother
- (as Frederique Meininger)
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaThe character of Francis Borler is based on Francis Paudras, who died in 1997. The character of Dale Turner is a combination of real-life jazzmen Bud Powell and Lester Young. The real-life friendship between Paudras and Bud Powell has been the subject of several books.
- GoofsAlthough the movie takes place in 1959, in one scene near the end where Francis and Dale are walking along the East River in New York, one can clearly see the twin World Trade Center towers in the background. These towers were not completed until the '70's.
- Soundtracks'Round Midnight
Written by Thelonious Monk - Cootie Williams and Bernard Hanighen (as Bernie Hanighen)
Performed by Bobby McFerrin
Featured review
A vivid portrait of a Bud Powell/Lester young type who, like the vast majority of American jazz artists, receives more appreciation and love for his art overseas than here in the U.S. even though this is where Jazz was born.
It saddens me every time I watch it because jazz is still so under-appreciated in this country. And we can largely thank commercial radio for that.
It saddens me every time I watch it because jazz is still so under-appreciated in this country. And we can largely thank commercial radio for that.
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Box office
- Budget
- $3,000,000 (estimated)
- Gross US & Canada
- $3,272,593
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $25,384
- Oct 5, 1986
- Gross worldwide
- $3,272,593
- Runtime2 hours 13 minutes
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 2.35 : 1
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