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'Round Midnight

  • 19861986
  • RR
  • 2h 13m
IMDb RATING
7.4/10
5.5K
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'Round Midnight (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.
IMDb RATING
7.4/10
5.5K
YOUR RATING
    • Bertrand Tavernier
  • Writers
    • Francis Paudras(inspired by incidents in the life of)
    • Bud Powell(inspired by incidents in the life of)
    • David Rayfiel
  • Stars
    • Dexter Gordon
    • François Cluzet
    • Gabrielle Haker
    • Bertrand Tavernier
  • Writers
    • Francis Paudras(inspired by incidents in the life of)
    • Bud Powell(inspired by incidents in the life of)
    • David Rayfiel
  • Stars
    • Dexter Gordon
    • François Cluzet
    • Gabrielle Haker
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 27User reviews
    • 18Critic reviews
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Won 1 Oscar

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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
      • Bertrand Tavernier
    • Writers
      • Francis Paudras(inspired by incidents in the life of)
      • Bud Powell(inspired by incidents in the life of)
      • David Rayfiel
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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 At 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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    A perfect movie for round' midnight or a rainy day.
    I had never heard of this movie before, when I purchased the laser-disk by impulse. I like jazz and the title of it "Round' Midnight" grabbed my attention (also, it was on the bargain bin for only $7.99!).

    Wow...was this a pleasant surprise! It has become one of my favorite movies to watch (and listen to). I find that this is not so much a story, but an experience. You experience this movie & its atmosphere.

    If you have a good sound system, turn off the lights. Pour yourself a drink, Light up a cigar and turn the volume up! It's an experience that will move you. The music is the lead character here. It's a great movie about jazz for jazz lovers and I would now gladly pay five times what I bought it for!
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    • ralpho2001
    • Feb 3, 2001

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    • Release date
      • October 3, 1986 (United States)
      • United States
      • France
      • English
      • French
    • Also known as
    • Filming locations
      • Lyon, Rhône, Rhône-Alpes, France
    • Production companies
      • Little Bear
      • PECF
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    Technical specs

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    • 2 hours 13 minutes
      • Dolby

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