Too Late Blues
“The Bold Story Of A Man Caught Between Two Strange Loves!”
Synopsis
Ghost is an ideological musician and leader of a jazz band who would rather play his blues in the park to the birds than compromise himself. His peripatetic performances lead him to cross paths with a singer, while his masculinity is thrown into question following a violent brawl.
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Too Late Blues - TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-10-22
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Bobby Darin
John 'Ghost' Wakefield
Stella Stevens
Jess Polanski
Everett Chambers
Benny Flowers
Nick Dennis
Nick Bubalinas
Vince Edwards
Tommy Sheehan
Val Avery
Milt Frielobe
Marilyn Clark
Countess
James Joyce
Reno Vitelli
Rupert Crosse
Baby Jackson
Mario Gallo
Recording Engineer
Alan Hopkins
Skipper Camez
Cliff Carnell
Charlie
Richard Chambers
Pete
Seymour Cassel
Red
Dan Stafford
Shelley
Allyson Ames
Billie Grey (uncredited)
Johnny Bangert
Umpire (uncredited)
Ralph Brooks
Party Guest (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 12, 1962
Wide Cinema Exhibition
June 6, 2023
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$375K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Cassavetes
- Screenplay & Story
- Richard Carr, John Cassavetes
- Original Score
- David Raksin
- Original Title
- Too Late Blues
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Production Budget
- $375K
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Cassavetes
Richard Carr, John Cassavetes
David Raksin
Lionel Lindon
Frank Bracht
John Cassavetes
Department Leadership Roster
John Cassavetes
Director
Richard Carr
Writer
John Cassavetes
Writer
John Cassavetes
Producer
David Raksin
Original Music Composer
Lionel Lindon
Director of Photography
Frank Bracht
Editor
Edith Head
Costume Design
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Too Late Blues
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What is Too Late Blues about?
Ghost is an ideological musician and leader of a jazz band who would rather play his blues in the park to the birds than compromise himself. His peripatetic performances lead him to cross paths with a singer, while his masculinity is thrown into question following a violent brawl.
Who directed Too Late Blues?
Too Late Blues was directed by John Cassavetes.
Who stars in Too Late Blues?
The principal cast of Too Late Blues includes Bobby Darin, Stella Stevens, Everett Chambers, Nick Dennis, Vince Edwards.
When was Too Late Blues released and how long is it?
Too Late Blues was released in 1961 with a total runtime of 1h 43m.
Who composed the musical score for Too Late Blues?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Too Late Blues was composed by David Raksin.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Too Late Blues?
Too Late Blues holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).