Too Late Blues(1961)
The Bold Story Of A Man Caught Between Two Strange Loves!
Too Late Blues Synopsis
Ghost is an ideological musician and leader of a jazz band who would rather play his blues in the park to the birds than compromise himself. His peripatetic performances lead him to cross paths with a singer, while his masculinity is thrown into question following a violent brawl.
Too Late Blues (1961) is a drama and music film directed by John Cassavetes, released on November 1, 1961 with a runtime of 1h 43m. It stars Bobby Darin, Stella Stevens, Everett Chambers and Nick Dennis. Viewers rate it 6.4 out of 10 across 48 ratings.
- Director:
- John Cassavetes
- Writers:
- Richard Carr, John Cassavetes
- Producers:
- John Cassavetes
- Cinematographer:
- Lionel Lindon
- Composer:
- David Raksin
- Production:
- Paramount Pictures
- Budget:
- $375,000
- Status:
- Released
Too Late Blues (1961) Trailer
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Too Late Blues Cast & Crew
Main cast
Bobby Darin
as John 'Ghost' Wakefield
Stella Stevens
as Jess Polanski
- Everett Chambers
Everett Chambers
as Benny Flowers
Nick Dennis
as Nick Bubalinas
Vince Edwards
as Tommy Sheehan
Val Avery
as Milt Frielobe
- Marilyn Clark
Marilyn Clark
as Countess
- James Joyce
James Joyce
as Reno Vitelli
Rupert Crosse
as Baby Jackson
Mario Gallo
as Recording Engineer
- Alan Hopkins
Alan Hopkins
as Skipper Camez
- Cliff Carnell
Cliff Carnell
as Charlie
Key crew
Directed by John Cassavetes, written by Richard Carr and John Cassavetes, produced by John Cassavetes.
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Too Late Blues Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.4/10 from 48 ratings.
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Too Late Blues – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Too Late Blues online?
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Too Late Blues (1961) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Too Late Blues?
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The main cast of Too Late Blues (1961) includes Bobby Darin, Stella Stevens, Everett Chambers, Nick Dennis and Vince Edwards. The film was directed by John Cassavetes. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Too Late Blues released?
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Too Late Blues was released on November 1, 1961 and runs for 1h 43m.
Is Too Late Blues worth watching?
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Too Late Blues (1961) holds an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from 48 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 Too Late Blues?
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Yes. The official Too Late Blues trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.