'Round Midnight
"The music and the magic come together..."
Originally released in 1986. 'Round Midnight is a drama/music film. directed by Bertrand Tavernier. With a runtime of 2h 11m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Dexter Gordon, François Cluzet, and Gabrielle Haker
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 23, 1986
39 years ago
Runtime
2h 11m
131 minutes total
User Rating
7.1/10
Great (102 votes)
Budget
$3M
Production budget
Box Office
$10M
3.3x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
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Director
Top 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
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $3,000,000
- Revenue
- $10,000,000
Production Companies
- Warner Bros. Pictures
- Winkler Films
- Productions et Éditions Cinématographiques Françaises
- Little Bear
Frequently Asked Questions
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 hea...
Who directed 'Round Midnight?
'Round Midnight was directed by Bertrand Tavernier.
How long is 'Round Midnight?
'Round Midnight has a runtime of 2 hours and 11 minutes (131 minutes total).
When was 'Round Midnight released?
'Round Midnight was released on September 23, 1986 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in 'Round Midnight?
The main cast of 'Round Midnight includes Dexter Gordon, François Cluzet, Gabrielle Haker, Christine Pascal, Pierre Trabaud.
Is 'Round Midnight worth watching?
'Round Midnight has a user rating of 7.1/10 based on 102 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.