Always for Pleasure(1978)
Always for Pleasure Synopsis
A musical portrait of New Orleans' street celebrations and unique cultural gumbo in 1977: second-line parades, Mardi Gras, Jazz Fest. Features live music from Professor Longhair, the Wild Tchoupitoulas, the Neville Brothers and more. This glorious, soul-satisfying film is among Blank's special masterworks. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 1999.
Always for Pleasure (1978) is a documentary and music film directed by Les Blank, released on May 2, 1978 with a runtime of 58m. It stars Kid Thomas Valentine, Allen Toussaint, Blue Lu Barker and Irma Thomas. Viewers rate it 7.4 out of 10 across 19 ratings.
- Director:
- Les Blank
- Producers:
- Les Blank
- Cinematographer:
- Les Blank
- Production:
- Flower Films
- Status:
- Released
Always for Pleasure (1978) Trailer
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Always for Pleasure Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Kid Thomas Valentine
Kid Thomas Valentine
as Self - Band Leader, Trumpet Player
Allen Toussaint
as Self - Composer, Arranger, Pianist
- Blue Lu Barker
Blue Lu Barker
as Self - Jazz Singer
Irma Thomas
as Self - R&B Singer
- Professor Longhair
Professor Longhair
as Self
Aaron Neville
as Self - The Neville Brothers
- Art Neville
Art Neville
as Self - The Neville Brothers
Charles Neville
as Self - The Neville Brothers
Cyril Neville
as Self - The Neville Brothers
Key crew
Directed by Les Blank, produced by Les Blank.
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Always for Pleasure Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.4/10 from 19 ratings.
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Always for Pleasure – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Always for Pleasure online?
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Always for Pleasure (1978) is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Always for Pleasure?
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The main cast of Always for Pleasure (1978) includes Kid Thomas Valentine, Allen Toussaint, Blue Lu Barker, Irma Thomas and Professor Longhair. The film was directed by Les Blank. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Always for Pleasure released?
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Always for Pleasure was released on May 2, 1978 and runs for 58m.
Is Always for Pleasure worth watching?
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Always for Pleasure (1978) holds an average rating of 7.4 out of 10 from 19 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 Always for Pleasure?
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Yes. The official Always for Pleasure trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.