A moving story of an expatriate black jazz musician and his struggle to create the be-bop sound in 1959 Paris. First-time actor Dexter Gordon was nominated for an Academy Award as the aging sax player, and Herbie Hancock's score won an Oscar. Read more
| Starring | Dexter Gordon, Francois Cluzet, Gabrielle Haker, Sandra Reaves-Phillips |
|---|---|
| Director | Bertrand Tavernier |
| Genres | Drama, Music/Musical |
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A moving story of an expatriate black jazz musician and his struggle to create the be-bop sound in 1959 Paris. First-time actor Dexter Gordon was nominated for an Academy Award as the aging sax player, and Herbie Hancock's score won an Oscar.
| Starring | Dexter Gordon, Francois Cluzet, Gabrielle Haker, Sandra Reaves-Phillips |
|---|---|
| Director | Bertrand Tavernier |
| Certificate | |
| Genres | Drama, Music/Musical |
| Language | DVD: English |
| Released | Production year: 1986 To Rent: DVD: not available |
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Jazz as it really is!
This is probably the best film ever made about 'The Jazz Life'. Dexter Gordon who plays US tenor player Dale Turner, a mix of Lester Young and Bud ... read more »
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