'Round Midnight (1986)
- Starring:
- Dexter Gordon, François Cluzet, (more)
- Director(s):
- Bertrand Tavernier
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- R
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A French music lover befriends a once-great American jazz artist and attempts to save him from self-destruction in this moody drama. Saxophonist Dexter Gordon portrays Dale Turner, a fictional musician inspired by a number of famed jazz figures, including Bud Powell and Lester Young. Largely forgotten in his home country, Turner has moved to Paris in search of a more appreciative audience. He finds it in the form of Francis Borler (Francois Cluzet), a bebop aficionado who befriends the expatriate player. Borler soon becomes familiar with Turner's darker side, including his struggles with alcoholism, drug addiction, and depression. Fearing for the musician's life, the fan becomes his caretaker, an arrangement that leads to a brief improvement in Turner's health and fortunes but places great emotional strain upon them both. Director Bertrand Tavernier pays great attention to the visual and aural details of the jazz world, with outstanding musical supervision provided by Herbie Hancock. 'Round Midnight's greatest asset, however, is Gordon's Academy Award-nominated performance, informed by his own life experiences. His naturally fascinating presence combines with the film's obvious love of the music and its milieu to provide what many have hailed as one of the more authentic and affectionate presentations of the jazz world on the silver screen. ~ Judd Blaise, All Movie Guide
- Theatrical Feature Running Time:
- 131 mins
Complete Cast:
- Dexter Gordon - Dale Turner
- Gabrielle Haker - Berangere
- Christine Pascal - Sylvie
- Lonette McKee - Darcey Leigh
- Herbie Hancock - Eddie Wayne
- Pierre Trabaud - Francis's Father
- Ron Carter - Himself (Bass)
- Freddie Hubbard - Trumpet
- Pierre Michelot - Bass
- Mads Vinding - Bass
- Cedar Walton - Piano
- Liliane Rovere - Madame Queen
- Hart Leroy Bibbs - Hershell
- Victoria Gabrielle Platt - Chan
- Alain Sarde - Terzian
- Eddy Mitchell - A Drunk
- Luc Sarot
- Guy Louret
- Marpessa Djian
- Davout Studio
- Michel Perez - Guitar
- Arnaud Chevrier
- Philippe Moreau
- Pascale Vignal
- François Cluzet - Francis Borler
- Sandra Reaves-Phillips - Buttercup
- John Berry - Ben
- Martin Scorsese - Goodley
- Bobby Hutcherson - Ace
- Frederique Meininger - Francis's Mother
- Billy Higgins - Drums
- Eric Le Lann - Trumpet
- Palle Mikkelborg - Trumpet
- Wayne Shorter - Tenor Saxophone (Blue Note), Soprano Saxophone (Davou
- Tony Williams - Drums
- Ged Marlon - Beau
- Benoit Regent - Psychiatrist
- Arthur French - Booker
- Philippe Noiret - Redon
- Jimmy Slyde
- Patrick Massieu
- John McLaughlin - Guitar
- Pascal Tedes
- Noel Simsolo
- Jacques Poitrenaud
- Cheikh Fall - Percussion
- Charles Belonzi
- Director(s):
- Bertrand Tavernier
- Writer(s):
- Bertrand Tavernier, David Rayfiel
- Producer(s):
- Irwin Winkler
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- R(Substance Abuse, Questionable for Children, Adult Situations)
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- 1986 - 'Round Midnight - French Academy of Cinema - Best Sound
- 1986 - 'Round Midnight - French Academy of Cinema - Best Sound
- 1986 - 'Round Midnight - French Academy of Cinema - Best Sound
- 1986 - 'Round Midnight - French Academy of Cinema - Best Music
- 1986 - 'Round Midnight - French Academy of Cinema - Best Sound
- 1985 - 'Round Midnight - Los Angeles Film Critics Association - Best Music Score
- 1985 - 'Round Midnight - Los Angeles Film Critics Association - Best Music Score
