Still from Paris Blues — Paris Blues (1961) — Martin RittPhotographed by Christian Matras

Martin Ritt

Paris Blues

Name: Paris Blues
Genre: Drama, Romance, Music
Released: 1961
Duration: 98 min

English / 1961 / 1h 38m

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Drama Romance Music

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Synopsis

During the 1960s, two American jazz musicians living in Paris meet and fall in love with two American tourist girls and must decide between music and love.

Credits

Crew

DirectorMartin Ritt

WriterJack Sher, Irene Kamp, Walter Bernstein

Cinematographer

Cast

Paul Newmanas Ram Bowen

Joanne Woodwardas Lillian Corning

Sidney Poitieras Eddie Cook

Diahann Carrollas Connie Lampson

Louis Armstrongas Wild Man Moore

Barbara Laageas Marie Séoul

André Luguetas René Bernard

Marie Versinias Nicole

Serge Reggianias Michel 'Gypsy' Devigne

Moustacheas Mustachio

Aaron Bridgersas Pianist

Guy Pedersenas Bass Player

Roger Blinas Fausto the Moor (uncredited)

Hélène Dieudonnéas The Pusher (uncredited)

Emilien Antilleas Alto Sax Player with Armstrong at Club 33 (uncredited)

Charles Bouillaudas Luggage Carrier in Train (uncredited)

Michel Dacquinas Guest at Devigne's Party (uncredited)

Michel Garlandas Club 33 Customer (uncredited)

Christian Garrosas Musician (uncredited)

René Hellas Man with Dog in the Park (uncredited)