Jacques Brel is Alive and Well and Living in Paris (1975)
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This filmed version of the popular (1800 performances!) off-Broadway musical by Eric Blau and Mort Schumann incorporates 26 songs written by Belgian-entertainer Jacques Brel. Three actors--Elly Stone, Mort Schuman and Joe Masiell--interpret Brel's sometimes angry, sometimes poignant ballads with… More This filmed version of the popular (1800 performances!) off-Broadway musical by Eric Blau and Mort Schumann incorporates 26 songs written by Belgian-entertainer Jacques Brel. Three actors--Elly Stone, Mort Schuman and Joe Masiell--interpret Brel's sometimes angry, sometimes poignant ballads with strength and compassion. In the movie, the three are brought together when they seek refuge from a rainstorm. The songs are accompanied by vignettes which highlight the imagery and story in them. Jacques Brel himself sings a melancholy composition at intermission time. It's ironic that this film was produced by the American Film Theatre; Brel disliked America and refused ever to set foot in the country. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Directed By
- Denis Héroux
- Genres
- Drama, Musical & Performing Arts, Art House & International
PG,
- In Theaters
- Jan 27, 1975 Wide
Critic Reviews
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Phil Hall, Film Threat
Wild, whirling film adaptation of the classic Off-Broadway revue.
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Cast
- Jacques Brel
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Mort Shuman
as Taxi Driver
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Elly Stone
as Lady with Shopping Bag
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Joe Masiell
as Marine
