Elis & Tom: It Had to be You(2023)
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Elis & Tom: It Had to be You Synopsis
Elis & Tom is considered one of the most important albums in the history of Brazilian music. Recorded in Los Angeles, in 1974, it was all captured by a team of filmmakers led by director Roberto de Oliveira, who arranged for the duo to meet. The original footage was kept for 45 years until restored and remastered in 2018. The film is also an exciting reunion of the director with the artists and the material he filmed nearly five decades ago.
Elis & Tom: It Had to be You (2023) is a documentary and music film directed by Jom Tob Azulay, released on September 21, 2023 with a runtime of 1h 41m. It stars Elis Regina, Antônio Carlos Jobim, Jon Pareles and Aloysio de Oliveira. Viewers rate it 7.8 out of 10 across 13 ratings.
- Director:
- Jom Tob Azulay
- Writers:
- Roberto de Oliveira, Nelson Motta
- Producers:
- Diogo Pires Gonçalves
- Cinematographer:
- João Wainer
- Production:
- Rinoceronte Entretenimento, RioFilme
- Status:
- Released
Elis & Tom: It Had to be You (2023) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Elis & Tom: It Had to be You before you stream it.
Elis & Tom: It Had to be You Cast & Crew
Main cast
Elis Regina
as Self (archive footage)
Antônio Carlos Jobim
as Self (archive footage)
- Jon Pareles
Jon Pareles
as Self
- Aloysio de Oliveira
Aloysio de Oliveira
as Self (archive footage)
- Hélio Delmiro
Hélio Delmiro
as Self
Roberto Menescal
as Self
César Camargo Mariano
as Self
João Marcello Bôscoli
as Self
André Midani
as Self
Gerry Mulligan
as Self (archive footage)
Ron Carter
as Self
- Beth Jobim
Beth Jobim
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Jom Tob Azulay, written by Roberto de Oliveira and Nelson Motta, produced by Diogo Pires Gonçalves.
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Elis & Tom: It Had to be You Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.8/10 from 13 ratings.
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Elis & Tom: It Had to be You – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Elis & Tom: It Had to be You online?
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Elis & Tom: It Had to be You (2023) is available to stream on OVID, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Elis & Tom: It Had to be You?
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The main cast of Elis & Tom: It Had to be You (2023) includes Elis Regina, Antônio Carlos Jobim, Jon Pareles, Aloysio de Oliveira and Hélio Delmiro. The film was directed by Jom Tob Azulay. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Elis & Tom: It Had to be You released?
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Elis & Tom: It Had to be You was released on September 21, 2023 and runs for 1h 41m.
Is Elis & Tom: It Had to be You worth watching?
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Elis & Tom: It Had to be You (2023) holds an average rating of 7.8 out of 10 from 13 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary and music films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Elis & Tom: It Had to be You?
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