A troubled, but talented musician flees the US to escape his problems, finding refuge and support in Paris.A troubled, but talented musician flees the US to escape his problems, finding refuge and support in Paris.A troubled, but talented musician flees the US to escape his problems, finding refuge and support in Paris.
- Won 1 Oscar
- 11 wins & 13 nominations total
Frédérique Meininger
- Francis's Mother
- (as Frederique Meininger)
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaThe character of Francis Borler is based on Francis Paudras, who died in 1997. The character of Dale Turner is a combination of real-life jazzmen Bud Powell and Lester Young. The real-life friendship between Paudras and Bud Powell has been the subject of several books.
- GoofsAlthough the movie takes place in 1959, in one scene near the end where Francis and Dale are walking along the East River in New York, one can clearly see the twin World Trade Center towers in the background. These towers were not completed until the '70's.
- Soundtracks'Round Midnight
Written by Thelonious Monk - Cootie Williams and Bernard Hanighen (as Bernie Hanighen)
Performed by Bobby McFerrin
Featured review
Dexter Gordon plays Dale Turner, an aging tenor sax player at the end of his days. Beaten but unbowed by years of drug and alcohol abuse Turner arrives in Paris (1959) for a gig at a small, smoky, jazz club. Acknowledged as one of the greats he is joined by other stellar musicians as he quietly struggles to quell his demons and make great music. For a while, at least, he succeeds at both. Gently constructed without much plot this movie is a treat for all, and a grand slam home run for jazz fans.
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Box office
- Budget
- $3,000,000 (estimated)
- Gross US & Canada
- $3,272,593
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $25,384
- Oct 5, 1986
- Gross worldwide
- $3,272,593
- Runtime2 hours 13 minutes
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 2.35 : 1
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