'Round Midnight
“The music and the magic come together...”
Synopsis
Inside the Blue Note nightclub one night in 1959 Paris, an aged, ailing jazzman coaxes an eloquent wail from his tenor sax. Outside, a young Parisian too broke to buy a glass of wine strains to hear those notes. Soon they will form a friendship that sparks a final burst of genius.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2013-11-05
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Dexter Gordon
Dale Turner
François Cluzet
Francis Borler
Gabrielle Haker
Bérangère
Christine Pascal
Sylvie
Pierre Trabaud
le père de Francis
Frédérique Meininger
la mère de Francis
Liliane Rovère
Madame Queen
Ged Marlon
Beau
Benoît Régent
Le psychiatre
Philippe Noiret
Redon
Eddy Mitchell
L'ivrogne au bar du Blue Note
Sandra Reaves-Phillips
Buttercup
Lonette McKee
Darcey Leigh
Herbie Hancock
Eddie Wayne
Bobby Hutcherson
Ace
Hart Leroy Bibbs
Herschell
Victoria Gabrielle Platt
Chan Turner
John Berry
Ben
Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
October 3, 1986
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 1, 2009
VOD & Digital Platforms
January 30, 2001
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$3M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$10M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
3.33x
+$7M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bertrand Tavernier
- Screenplay & Story
- Bertrand Tavernier, David Rayfiel
- Original Score
- Herbie Hancock
- Original Title
- 'Round Midnight
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, France
- Spoken Languages
- French, English
- Runtime
- 2h 11m
- Production Budget
- $3M
- Worldwide Gross
- $10M
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures, Winkler Films, Productions et Éditions Cinématographiques Françaises, Little Bear
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bertrand Tavernier
Bertrand Tavernier, David Rayfiel
Herbie Hancock
Bruno de Keyzer
Armand Psenny
Irwin Winkler
Department Leadership Roster
Bertrand Tavernier
Director
Herbie Hancock
Original Music Composer
Armand Psenny
Editor
Jacqueline Moreau
Costume Design
Bruno de Keyzer
Director of Photography
Bertrand Tavernier
Writer
David Rayfiel
Writer
Alexandre Trauner
Production Design
Irwin Winkler
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About 'Round Midnight
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What is 'Round Midnight about?
Inside the Blue Note nightclub one night in 1959 Paris, an aged, ailing jazzman coaxes an eloquent wail from his tenor sax. Outside, a young Parisian too broke to buy a glass of wine strains to hear those notes. Soon they will form a friendship that sparks a final burst of genius.
Who directed 'Round Midnight?
'Round Midnight was directed by Bertrand Tavernier.
Who stars in 'Round Midnight?
The principal cast of 'Round Midnight includes Dexter Gordon, François Cluzet, Gabrielle Haker, Christine Pascal, Pierre Trabaud.
When was 'Round Midnight released and how long is it?
'Round Midnight was released in 1986 with a total runtime of 2h 11m.
What was the box office and production budget of 'Round Midnight?
'Round Midnight had a reported production budget of $3M and grossed $10M at the worldwide box office (3.33 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for 'Round Midnight?
The original motion picture soundtrack for 'Round Midnight was composed by Herbie Hancock.
What is the age rating and content advisory for 'Round Midnight?
'Round Midnight holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: TP; GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).