Wild Man Blues
Synopsis
Wild Man Blues is a 1998 documentary film directed by Barbara Kopple, about the musical avocation of actor/director/comic Woody Allen. The film takes its name from a jazz composition sometimes attributed to Jelly Roll Morton and sometimes to Louis Armstrong and recorded by both (among others). Allen's love of early 20th century New Orleans music is depicted through his 1996 tour of Europe with his New Orleans Jazz Band. Allen has played clarinet with this band for over 25 years. Although Allen's European tour is the film's primary focus, it was also notable as the first major public showcase for Allen's relationship with Soon-Yi Previn.
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Wild Man Blues (1997) - Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-06-30
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 16, 1997
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$426K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Barbara Kopple
- Original Title
- Wild Man Blues
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Italian, French, English
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Worldwide Gross
- $426K
- Production Studios
- Cabin Creek Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Barbara Kopple
Tom Hurwitz
Lawrence Silk
Jean Doumanian, J.E. Beaucaire
Department Leadership Roster
Barbara Kopple
Director
Lawrence Silk
Editor
Tom Hurwitz
Director of Photography
Jean Doumanian
Producer
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.
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What is Wild Man Blues about?
Wild Man Blues is a 1998 documentary film directed by Barbara Kopple, about the musical avocation of actor/director/comic Woody Allen. The film takes its name from a jazz composition sometimes attributed to Jelly Roll Morton and sometimes to Louis Armstrong and recorded by both (among others). Allen's love of early 20th century New Orleans music is depicted through his 1996 tour of Europe with his New Orleans Jazz Band. Allen has played clarinet with this band for over 25 years. Although Allen's European tour is the film's primary focus, it was also notable as the first major public showcase for Allen's relationship with Soon-Yi Previn.
Who directed Wild Man Blues?
Wild Man Blues was directed by Barbara Kopple.
Who stars in Wild Man Blues?
The principal cast of Wild Man Blues includes Woody Allen, Letty Aronson, Soon-Yi Previn, Dan Barrett, Simon Wettenhall.
When was Wild Man Blues released and how long is it?
Wild Man Blues was released in 1997 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
How much did Wild Man Blues make at the box office?
Wild Man Blues grossed $426K in worldwide ticket sales.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Wild Man Blues?
Wild Man Blues holds official age classifications: DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.).