Film · Synopsis
Synopsis
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.
Release windows
When & where
US
- In CinemasTue, Sep 30, 1986New York Film Festival
- Streaming / DigitalThu, Jan 1, 2009VOD
- PhysicalFri, Jul 8, 1994VHS Re-iusse
GB
- PhysicalMon, May 9, 2022The Criterion Collection Blu-ray / DVD
CA
- In CinemasFri, Sep 12, 1986Toronto International Film Festival
FR
- In CinemasTue, Sep 23, 1986
- PhysicalWed, Dec 4, 2024Tamasa Collector's Edition 4K Blu-ray / Blu-ray
DE
- In CinemasThu, Oct 30, 1986West Germany
JP
- In CinemasFri, Oct 10, 1986
- PhysicalFri, May 1, 1987LaserDisc
Where to watch
Streaming TBA
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Cast
Top of the call sheet
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
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