Paris Blues
- Joanne Woodward: Lillian Corning
- Sidney Poitier: Eddie Cook
- Louis Armstrong: Wild Man Moore
- Diahann Carroll: Connie Lampson
- Moustache: Musician
Paris Blues ( Original title: Paris Blues ) is a novel by Walter Bernstein and Harold Flender, which was filmed in 1961, directed by Martin Ritt. In the lead roles, the couple Paul Newman and Joanne Woodward play alongside Sidney Poitier.
Action
The American jazz musician Ram Bowen (Paul Newman) and his friend Eddie Cook ( Sidney Poitier ) live in Paris. Bowen would like to compose in the city, Cook missed the racist hostility in his homeland. Her love for Paris is put to the test when they are in the Americans Connie Lampson ( Diahann Carroll ) and Lillian Corning ( Joanne Woodward ) fall in love. They want to return to the States with them. Although Bowen this new concept seriously considering, he realizes later, the music is the most important thing in his life and he will continue to search in Paris.
Special
- The legendary jazz trumpeter Louis Armstrong occurs in a jam session in the movie.
- Duke Ellington was nominated in 1962 for the film music for both an Oscar and a Grammy.
Soundtrack
- Paris Blues by Duke Ellington, Rykodisc, ASIN B000005Z5X (Jazz)
Reviews
Prism Online: " The highlight of the film is the appearance of the legendary jazz trumpeter Louis " Satchmo " Armstrong in a jam session. The soundtrack by Duke Ellington makes " Paris Blues" a must for jazz fans. "
Background
The film was shot in Paris. He arrived on 27 September 1961 in the U.S. and on 15 December 1961 in the German cinemas.