Almost Blue
Synopsis
The young jazz saxophonist Morris Poole is at the height of his career. When his wife dies he is almost overcome by grief and blames himself. When after a while he finds a new love, he ends up in a situation that reminds him of his wife's mysterious death.
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Michael Madsen
Morris
Lynette Walden
Jasmine
Yaphet Kotto
Terry
Garrett Morris
Charles
Gale Mayron
Darcy
Ed Battle
Icarus
Noelle Lippman
Lorraine Poole
James Blevins
Endicott
Raoul de Rossiter
Percussionist / Drums - The Collective (as Raoul deRossiter)
Ras Iginga
Steel Drum Player
Patrick Blodgett
Trombone - The Morris Poole Quintet
Jeff Jenkins
Piano - The Morris Poole Quintet
Chris Lee
Drums - The Morris Poole Quintet
Dennis Hoshijo
Alto Saxophone - The Collective
Geoff Cleveland
Piano - The Collective
Joe Keel
Piano - The New Quartet
Paul Romaine
Drums - The New Quartet
Ernie Watts
Tenor Saxophone - Featured Soloist
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 4, 1993
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Keoni Waxman
- Screenplay & Story
- Keoni Waxman
- Original Score
- Nelson G. Hinds
- Original Title
- Almost Blue
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- Postcard Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Keoni Waxman
Keoni Waxman
Nelson G. Hinds
Steven Finestone
Department Leadership Roster
Keoni Waxman
Director
Keoni Waxman
Writer
Steven Finestone
Director of Photography
Nelson G. Hinds
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Almost Blue
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Almost Blue about?
The young jazz saxophonist Morris Poole is at the height of his career. When his wife dies he is almost overcome by grief and blames himself. When after a while he finds a new love, he ends up in a situation that reminds him of his wife's mysterious death.
Who directed Almost Blue?
Almost Blue was directed by Keoni Waxman.
Who stars in Almost Blue?
The principal cast of Almost Blue includes Michael Madsen, Lynette Walden, Yaphet Kotto, Garrett Morris, Gale Mayron.
When was Almost Blue released and how long is it?
Almost Blue was released in 1993 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
Who composed the musical score for Almost Blue?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Almost Blue was composed by Nelson G. Hinds.