July 16, 2008
Captures the essence of Jazz.
Dexter Gordon, François Cluzet, Gabrielle Haker
In 'Round Midnight, real-life jazz legend Dexter Gordon brilliantly portrays the fictional tenor sax player Dale Turner, a musician slowly losing the battle with alcoholism, estranged from his family,...( read more
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DVD Release Date: January 30, 2001
Stats: 99 reviews
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December 17, 2008One of the best jazz-focused films out there. Great music through-out the film and a great cast full of real-life jazz luminaries.
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September 29, 2008Nice music and great story. Turn off the lights and enjoy the atmosphere.
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August 15, 2007Young Parisian befriends and ageing jazz great and tries to save him from a life of alcohol abuse and reinvigorate his career. Real life tenor saxophonist Dexter Gordon plays Dale Turner, a composite of two other jazz greats who joined the exodus of jazz greats from the States to...( read more)
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August 1, 2007"only blacks,teenagers and intellectuals are interested in jazz"(quote from the film)
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January 1, 2000
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times
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