Young Man with a Horn
“Put down your trumpet, jazzman. I'm in the mood for love!”
Synopsis
Taken in by the musical world as a young orphan, Rick Martin grows up with a desire to play pure jazz instead of the commercial gigs he lands, whilst also coping with the problems caused by his tempestuous marriage to an aloof heiress.
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Young Man With a Horn - Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-12-30
Top Cast
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Kirk Douglas
Rick Martin
Lauren Bacall
Amy North
Doris Day
Jo Jordan
Hoagy Carmichael
Willie 'Smoke' Willoughby
Juano Hernández
Art Hazzard
Jerome Cowan
Phil Morrison
Mary Beth Hughes
Marge Martin
Nestor Paiva
Louis Galba
Orley Lindgren
Young Rick
Walter Reed
Jack Chandler
Paul E. Burns
First Pawnbroker (uncredited)
Dan Seymour
Mike (uncredited)
Bill Walker
Funeral Minister
Jean Spangler
Hula Dancer
Paul Brinegar
Stage Manager (uncredited)
Frank Cady
Hotel Clerk (uncredited)
Dick Cherney
Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
Everett Glass
Mission Song Leader (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
New York City, New York
Festival / Special Debut
March 1, 1950
Wide Cinema Exhibition
September 2, 2005
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$1.5M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Curtiz
- Screenplay & Story
- Dorothy Baker, Carl Foreman, Edmund H. North
- Original Score
- Ray Heindorf, Max Steiner
- Original Title
- Young Man with a Horn
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 52m
- Worldwide Gross
- $1.5M
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Curtiz
Dorothy Baker, Carl Foreman, Edmund H. North
Ray Heindorf, Max Steiner
Ted D. McCord
Alan Crosland, Jr.
Jerry Wald
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Curtiz
Director
Carl Foreman
Writer
Edmund H. North
Writer
Jerry Wald
Producer
Ted D. McCord
Director of Photography
Alan Crosland, Jr.
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Tous publics — Universal audience.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Young Man with a Horn
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What is Young Man with a Horn about?
Taken in by the musical world as a young orphan, Rick Martin grows up with a desire to play pure jazz instead of the commercial gigs he lands, whilst also coping with the problems caused by his tempestuous marriage to an aloof heiress.
Who directed Young Man with a Horn?
Young Man with a Horn was directed by Michael Curtiz.
Who stars in Young Man with a Horn?
The principal cast of Young Man with a Horn includes Kirk Douglas, Lauren Bacall, Doris Day, Hoagy Carmichael, Juano Hernández.
When was Young Man with a Horn released and how long is it?
Young Man with a Horn was released in 1950 with a total runtime of 1h 52m.
How much did Young Man with a Horn make at the box office?
Young Man with a Horn grossed $1.5M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Young Man with a Horn?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Young Man with a Horn was composed by Ray Heindorf, Max Steiner.
Is Young Man with a Horn based on a book or true story?
Young Man with a Horn is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Dorothy Baker".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Young Man with a Horn?
Young Man with a Horn holds official age classifications: FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).