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, All Movie Guide

Theatrical Feature Running Time:

97 mins

Complete Cast:

Director(s):

Denis Heroux

Writer(s):

Eric Blau

Producer(s):

Paul Marshall, Claude Heroux

Theatrical MPAA Rating:

PG(Suitable for Children)

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