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Um Mitternacht

Original title: 'Round Midnight
  • 1986
  • 12
  • 2h 13m
IMDb RATING
7.4/10
5.9K
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Um Mitternacht (1986)
A troubled, but talented musician flees the US to escape his problems, finding refuge and support in Paris.
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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.

  • Director
    • Bertrand Tavernier
  • Writers
    • Francis Paudras
    • Bud Powell
    • David Rayfiel
  • Stars
    • Dexter Gordon
    • François Cluzet
    • Gabrielle Haker
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    7.4/10
    5.9K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Bertrand Tavernier
    • Writers
      • Francis Paudras
      • Bud Powell
      • David Rayfiel
    • Stars
      • Dexter Gordon
      • François Cluzet
      • Gabrielle Haker
    • 27User reviews
    • 19Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Won 1 Oscar
      • 11 wins & 13 nominations total

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    Dexter Gordon
    Dexter Gordon
    • Dale Turner
    François Cluzet
    François Cluzet
    • Francis Borler
    Gabrielle Haker
    • Berangere
    Sandra Reaves-Phillips
    Sandra Reaves-Phillips
    • Buttercup
    Lonette McKee
    Lonette McKee
    • Darcey Leigh
    Christine Pascal
    Christine Pascal
    • Sylvie
    Herbie Hancock
    Herbie Hancock
    • Eddie Wayne
    Bobby Hutcherson
    • Ace…
    Pierre Trabaud
    • Francis's Father
    Frédérique Meininger
    Frédérique Meininger
    • Francis's Mother
    • (as Frederique Meininger)
    Hart Leroy Bibbs
    • Hershell
    Liliane Rovère
    Liliane Rovère
    • Mme Queen
    Ged Marlon
    • Beau
    Benoît Régent
    • Psychiatrist
    Victoria Gabrielle Platt
    Victoria Gabrielle Platt
    • Chan Turner
    Arthur French
    • Booker
    John Berry
    • Ben
    Martin Scorsese
    Martin Scorsese
    • Goodley
    • Director
      • Bertrand Tavernier
    • Writers
      • Francis Paudras
      • Bud Powell
      • David Rayfiel
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      The 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.
    • Goofs
      Although 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.
    • Quotes

      Dale: You know, Lady Francis, there's not enough kindness in the world.

    • Connections
      Featured in Siskel & Ebert & the Movies: Jumpin' Jack Flash/Tough Guys/Children of a Lesser God/'Round Midnight (1986)
    • Soundtracks
      'Round Midnight
      Written by Thelonious Monk - Cootie Williams and Bernard Hanighen (as Bernie Hanighen)

      Performed by Bobby McFerrin

    User reviews27

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    10/10
    The Best Ever Non-Documentary Jazz Film
    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.
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    • danncyn
    • Jun 20, 2003

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • October 30, 1986 (West Germany)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • France
    • Languages
      • English
      • French
    • Also known as
      • 'Round Midnight
    • Filming locations
      • Lyon, Rhône, Rhône-Alpes, France
    • Production companies
      • Little Bear
      • PECF
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    Box office

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    • 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
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      2 hours 13 minutes
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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