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Box office. $10 million [2] Round Midnight is a 1986 American musical drama film directed by Bertrand Tavernier and written by Tavernier and David Rayfiel. It stars Dexter Gordon, with a soundtrack by Herbie Hancock. The title comes from Thelonious Monk 's 1943 composition 'Round Midnight, which is featured in this film in a Hancock arrangement.
- $10 million
- Herbie Hancock
- $3 million
- Irwin Winkler
Oct 3, 1986 · 'Round Midnight: Directed by Bertrand Tavernier. With Dexter Gordon, François Cluzet, Gabrielle Haker, Sandra Reaves-Phillips. A troubled, but talented musician flees the US to escape his problems, finding refuge and support in Paris.
- (5.7K)
- Drama, Music
- Bertrand Tavernier
- 1986-10-03
A film about a jazz saxophonist in Paris, starring Dexter Gordon as Dale Turner, a troubled but brilliant musician. The film features live performances by Gordon and other jazz legends, and explores the themes of music, life and death.
Watch Dexter Gordon as a saxophonist who struggles with alcoholism in Paris in the 1950s. Read critics reviews and ratings for this rare and powerful film directed by Bertrand Tavernier.
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- Bertrand Tavernier
- R
- Dexter Gordon
Round Midnight. Inspired by the life of legendary jazz pianist Bud Powell, a story of an American expatriate musician who tries to make order of his life during the great jazz millieu of 1950s Paris. 539 IMDb 7.4 2 h 11 min 1986. R. Drama · Arts, Entertainment, and Culture. This video is currently unavailable. to watch in your location. Details.
A film based on the life of jazz musician Dexter Gordon, who struggles with alcoholism and racism in 1950s New York and Paris. He befriends a French fan who tries to help him overcome his problems and rekindle his music.
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A 1986 film by Bertrand Tavernier about a troubled jazz saxophonist (Dexter Gordon) in 1950s Paris. Featuring Herbie Hancock's Oscar-winning score and a cast of jazz legends, this is a definitive jazz film with soulful authenticity.
