Jacques Brel Is Alive and Well and Living in Paris (1975)
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This filmed version of the popular (1800 performances!) off-Broadway musical by Eric Blau and Mort Schumann incorporates 26 songs written by Belgian-entertainer Jacques Brel. Three actors--Elly Stone, Mort Schuman and Joe Masiell--interpret Brel's sometimes angry, sometimes poignant ballads with strength and compassion. In the movie, the three are brought together when they seek refuge from a rainstorm. The songs are accompanied by vignettes which highlight the imagery and story in them. Jacques Brel himself sings a melancholy composition at intermission time. It's ironic that this film was produced by the American Film Theatre; Brel disliked America and refused ever to set foot in the country. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Director(s):
- Denis Heroux
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- PG
- Format(s):
- DVD
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Synopsis of Jacques Brel Is Alive and Well and Living in Paris
This filmed version of the popular (1800 performances!) off-Broadway musical by Eric Blau and Mort Schumann incorporates 26 songs written by Belgian-entertainer Jacques Brel. Three actors--Elly Stone, Mort Schuman and Joe Masiell--interpret Brel's sometimes angry, sometimes poignant ballads with strength and compassion. In the movie, the three are brought together when they seek refuge from a rainstorm. The songs are accompanied by vignettes which highlight the imagery and story in them. Jacques Brel himself sings a melancholy composition at intermission time. It's ironic that this film was produced by the American Film Theatre; Brel disliked America and refused ever to set foot in the country. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Theatrical Feature Running Time:
- 97 mins
Complete Cast of Jacques Brel Is Alive and Well and Living in Paris
- Jacques Brel
- Elly Stone - Lady with Shopping Bag
- Mort Shuman - Taxi Driver
- Joe Masiell - Marine
- Director(s):
- Denis Heroux
- Writer(s):
- Eric Blau
- Producer(s):
- Claude Heroux, Paul Marshall
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- PG(Suitable for Children)
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