Sophisticated Ladies
"Memorable music and incredible dancing transport you into the Grand Duke's world! Here's the eye popping, foot-stomping, Tony award-winning musical extravaganza that will send you into jazz heaven!"
Originally released in 1982. Sophisticated Ladies is a feature film. directed by Clark Jones.
Starring Hinton Battle, Paula Kelly, and Phyllis Hyman
Synopsis
The classic songs of legendary jazz composer Duke Ellington come alive on stage in this performance video. Duke Ellington's Sophisticated Ladies documents a performance of the popular Broadway revue, built around more than two dozen great tunes from Ellington's songbook. Hinton Battle, Paula Kelly and Phyllis Hyman headline the cast for this production; songs include "Take The A Train," "Caravan," "Satin Doll," "In a Sentimental Mood," "Mood Indigo," "Don't Get Around Much Anymore," and many more.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 5, 1982
43 years ago
Runtime
1h 48m
108 minutes total
User Rating
9.0/10
Excellent (1 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- J2 Communications
- Black Tie Network
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sophisticated Ladies about?
The classic songs of legendary jazz composer Duke Ellington come alive on stage in this performance video. Duke Ellington's Sophisticated Ladies documents a performance of the popular Broadway revu...
Who directed Sophisticated Ladies?
Sophisticated Ladies was directed by Clark Jones.
How long is Sophisticated Ladies?
Sophisticated Ladies has a runtime of 1 hours and 48 minutes (108 minutes total).
When was Sophisticated Ladies released?
Sophisticated Ladies was released on November 5, 1982 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Sophisticated Ladies?
The main cast of Sophisticated Ladies includes Hinton Battle, Paula Kelly, Phyllis Hyman, Terri Klausner, Gregg Burge.