Paris Blues
“A love-spectacular so personally exciting, you feel it's happening to you!”
Synopsis
During the 1960s, two American jazz musicians living in Paris meet and fall in love with two American tourist girls and must decide between music and love.
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Paris Blues (1961) Trailer - out now on BFI DVD & Blu-ray | BFIOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2016-10-26
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Paul Newman
Ram Bowen
Joanne Woodward
Lillian Corning
Sidney Poitier
Eddie Cook
Diahann Carroll
Connie Lampson
Louis Armstrong
Wild Man Moore
Barbara Laage
Marie Séoul
André Luguet
René Bernard
Marie Versini
Nicole
Serge Reggiani
Michel 'Gypsy' Devigne
Moustache
Mustachio
Aaron Bridgers
Pianist
Guy Pedersen
Bass Player
Roger Blin
Fausto the Moor (uncredited)
Hélène Dieudonné
The Pusher (uncredited)
Emilien Antille
Alto Sax Player with Armstrong at Club 33 (uncredited)
Charles Bouillaud
Luggage Carrier in Train (uncredited)
Michel Dacquin
Guest at Devigne's Party (uncredited)
Michel Garland
Club 33 Customer (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 27, 1961
Wide Cinema Exhibition
August 12, 2009
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Martin Ritt
- Screenplay & Story
- Jack Sher, Irene Kamp, Walter Bernstein
- Original Score
- Duke Ellington
- Original Title
- Paris Blues
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- French, English
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Studios
- Monmouth, Pennebaker Productions, Diane Productions, Jason Films, Monica Corp.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Martin Ritt
Jack Sher, Irene Kamp, Walter Bernstein, Lulla Rosenfeld, Harold Flender
Duke Ellington
Christian Matras
Roger Dwyre
Walter Seltzer, George Glass, Sam Shaw
Department Leadership Roster
Martin Ritt
Director
Jack Sher
Screenplay
Irene Kamp
Screenplay
Walter Bernstein
Screenplay
Christian Matras
Director of Photography
Sam Shaw
Producer
Roger Dwyre
Editor
Duke Ellington
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Paris Blues
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Paris Blues about?
During the 1960s, two American jazz musicians living in Paris meet and fall in love with two American tourist girls and must decide between music and love.
Who directed Paris Blues?
Paris Blues was directed by Martin Ritt.
Who stars in Paris Blues?
The principal cast of Paris Blues includes Paul Newman, Joanne Woodward, Sidney Poitier, Diahann Carroll, Louis Armstrong.
When was Paris Blues released and how long is it?
Paris Blues was released in 1961 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
Who composed the musical score for Paris Blues?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Paris Blues was composed by Duke Ellington.
Is Paris Blues based on a book or true story?
Paris Blues is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Harold Flender".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Paris Blues?
Paris Blues holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.).