Bill 79
Synopsis
Inspired by true events. Buenos Aires, 1979. Bill Evans, the great jazz pianist, arrives in Argentina for a series of concerts. One of them is in San Nicolás, a town in the province of Buenos Aires. Evans (a heroin addict for twenty years), along with his two musicians and his manager, get into the Argentine businessman's car. On the day of the concert, they learn they will be playing during the "Miss Winter 1979" pageant. Out-of-tune piano, boxing, drugs, death, memories, whiskey, and empanadas. In a town similar to his childhood, the impossible and the true collide for Evans.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mariano Galperin
- Screenplay & Story
- Mariano Galperin
- Original Score
- Diego Tuñon
- Original Title
- Bill 79
- Country of Origin
- Argentina
- Spoken Languages
- English, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 19m
- Production Studios
- Puentes Verdes, INCAA
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mariano Galperin
Mariano Galperin
Diego Tuñon
Alejandro Giuliani
Alejo Santos, Andrés Tambornino
Mariano Galperin
Department Leadership Roster
Mariano Galperin
Writer
Mariano Galperin
Director
Alejo Santos
Editor
Andrés Tambornino
Editor
Lorena Ventimiglia
Production Design
Alejandro Giuliani
Director of Photography
Mariano Galperin
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bill 79
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Bill 79 about?
Inspired by true events. Buenos Aires, 1979. Bill Evans, the great jazz pianist, arrives in Argentina for a series of concerts. One of them is in San Nicolás, a town in the province of Buenos Aires. Evans (a heroin addict for twenty years), along with his two musicians and his manager, get into the Argentine businessman's car. On the day of the concert, they learn they will be playing during the "Miss Winter 1979" pageant. Out-of-tune piano, boxing, drugs, death, memories, whiskey, and empanadas. In a town similar to his childhood, the impossible and the true collide for Evans.
Who directed Bill 79?
Bill 79 was directed by Mariano Galperin.
Who stars in Bill 79?
The principal cast of Bill 79 includes Diego Gentile, Marina Bellati, Walter Jakob, Julia Martínez Rubio, Alejandro Jovic.
When was Bill 79 released and how long is it?
Bill 79 was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 1h 19m.
Who composed the musical score for Bill 79?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Bill 79 was composed by Diego Tuñon.