'Round Midnight(1986)
The music and the magic come together...
'Round Midnight Synopsis
Inside the Blue Note nightclub one night in 1959 Paris, an aged, ailing jazzman coaxes an eloquent wail from his tenor sax. Outside, a young Parisian too broke to buy a glass of wine strains to hear those notes. Soon they will form a friendship that sparks a final burst of genius.
'Round Midnight (1986) is a drama and music film directed by Bertrand Tavernier, released on September 23, 1986 with a runtime of 2h 11m. It stars Dexter Gordon, François Cluzet, Gabrielle Haker and Christine Pascal. Viewers rate it 7.1 out of 10 across 108 ratings.
- Director:
- Bertrand Tavernier
- Writers:
- David Rayfiel, Bertrand Tavernier
- Producers:
- Irwin Winkler
- Cinematographer:
- Bruno de Keyzer
- Composer:
- Herbie Hancock
- Production:
- Warner Bros. Pictures, Winkler Films, Productions et Éditions Cinématographiques Françaises, Little Bear
- Budget:
- $3,000,000
- Revenue:
- $10,000,000
- Status:
- Released
'Round Midnight (1986) Trailer
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'Round Midnight Cast & Crew
Main cast
Dexter Gordon
as Dale Turner
François Cluzet
as Francis Borler
- Gabrielle Haker
Gabrielle Haker
as Bérangère
Christine Pascal
as Sylvie
Pierre Trabaud
as le père de Francis
Frédérique Meininger
as la mère de Francis
Liliane Rovère
as Madame Queen
Ged Marlon
as Beau
Benoît Régent
as Le psychiatre
Philippe Noiret
as Redon
Eddy Mitchell
as L'ivrogne au bar du Blue Note
Sandra Reaves-Phillips
as Buttercup
Key crew
Directed by Bertrand Tavernier, written by David Rayfiel and Bertrand Tavernier, produced by Irwin Winkler.
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'Round Midnight Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.1/10 from 108 ratings.
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'Round Midnight – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch 'Round Midnight online?
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'Round Midnight (1986) is currently available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in 'Round Midnight?
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The main cast of 'Round Midnight (1986) includes Dexter Gordon, François Cluzet, Gabrielle Haker, Christine Pascal and Pierre Trabaud. The film was directed by Bertrand Tavernier. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was 'Round Midnight released?
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'Round Midnight was released on September 23, 1986 and runs for 2h 11m.
Is 'Round Midnight worth watching?
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'Round Midnight (1986) holds an average rating of 7.1 out of 10 from 108 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and music films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for 'Round Midnight?
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