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Bye Bye Blues

  • 19891989
  • PGPG
  • 1h 57m
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7.2/10
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Bye Bye Blues (1989)
  • Drama
  • Romance
  • Music
Story about a WWII wife & mother who joins a local dance band to provide for family while husband at war. Romantic involvement with one of the band members make her decisions difficult when ... Read allStory about a WWII wife & mother who joins a local dance band to provide for family while husband at war. Romantic involvement with one of the band members make her decisions difficult when husband returns from war. Story watches the progression of the band as it grows into a pop... Read allStory about a WWII wife & mother who joins a local dance band to provide for family while husband at war. Romantic involvement with one of the band members make her decisions difficult when husband returns from war. Story watches the progression of the band as it grows into a popular, successful recording and touring group. Excellent music and soundtrack.
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308
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  • Director
    • Anne Wheeler
  • Writer
    • Anne Wheeler
  • Stars
    • Rebecca Jenkins
    • Luke Reilly
    • Michael Ontkean
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  • Director
    • Anne Wheeler
  • Writer
    • Anne Wheeler
  • Stars
    • Rebecca Jenkins
    • Luke Reilly
    • Michael Ontkean
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    • 12User reviews
    • 2Critic reviews
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    • Awards
      • 5 wins & 10 nominations

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    Rebecca Jenkins
    Rebecca Jenkins
    • Daisy Cooperas Daisy Cooper
    Luke Reilly
    • Max Gramleyas Max Gramley
    Michael Ontkean
    Michael Ontkean
    • Teddy Cooperas Teddy Cooper
    Chad Krowchuk
    Chad Krowchuk
    • Richard Cooper (5 yrs.)as Richard Cooper (5 yrs.)
    Jyoti Dhembre
    • Iyah (Nanny)as Iyah (Nanny)
    Sumant Mastaher
    • Jalal (Head Bearer)as Jalal (Head Bearer)
    Tom Alter
    Tom Alter
    • Gilbert Wilsonas Gilbert Wilson
    Mohan Agashe
    Mohan Agashe
    • Rug Merchantas Rug Merchant
    • (as Dr. Mohanagashe)
    Susan Wooldridge
    Susan Wooldridge
    • Lady Wilsonas Lady Wilson
    Vincent Gale
    Vincent Gale
    • Will Wrightas Will Wright
    Leslie Yeo
    • Arthur Wrightas Arthur Wright
    Ron Carothers
    • Porteras Porter
    Kate Reid
    Kate Reid
    • Mary Wrightas Mary Wright
    Robyn Stevan
    Robyn Stevan
    • Frances Cooperas Frances Cooper
    Sheila Moore
    Sheila Moore
    • Doreen Cooperas Doreen Cooper
    Wayne Robson
    Wayne Robson
    • Peteas Pete
    Susan Sneath
    • Joyce Kucheraas Joyce Kuchera
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    • Slim Godfreyas Slim Godfrey
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      • Anne Wheeler
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    Story about a WWII wife & mother who joins a local dance band to provide for family while husband at war. Romantic involvement with one of the band members make her decisions difficult when husband returns from war. Story watches the progression of the band as it grows into a popular, successful recording and touring group. Excellent music and soundtrack. —George Carmichael <George.Carmichael@ualberta.ca>
    • jazz music
    • band
    • dance
    • f rated
    • world war two
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      • Drama
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      • Music
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      • PG
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    • Connections
      Featured in Weird Sex and Snowshoes: A Trek Through the Canadian Cinematic Psyche (2004)
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      Bye Bye Blues
      Written by Fred Hamm, Dave Bennett, Bert Lown, and Chauncey Gray

    User reviews12

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    Top review
    10/10
    Great music, great prairie period piece, great Rebecca Jenkins
    I loved this movie when I first saw it, and I love it still.

    Rebecca Jenkins is simply phenomenal as a real-life singer in this movie, and as an actor too. You watch her move from a war-widow to a touring jazz star, slowly and reluctantly abandoning her old life. It's moving and it's hard to stop watching.

    The music is simply fabulous. George Blondheim put together a classic 40's dance band sound that I just love. The soundtrack CD is still a favourite 15 years later.

    And the scenery-- well, it's outstanding.

    I wish they'd release this one on DVD so I can see it in all it's glory.
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    • jeabraham
    • Nov 29, 2004

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    • Release date
      • September 21, 1990 (United Kingdom)
    • Country of origin
      • Canada
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Búcsúblues
    • Filming locations
      • Drumheller, Alberta, Canada
    • Production companies
      • Alberta Motion Picture Development Corporation
      • Allarcom Limited
      • CFCN Television
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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $161,323
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 57 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.78 : 1

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