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Too Late Blues

1961-11-01 · 103 min · ★ 6.4

Drama · Music

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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Directors
John Cassavetes
Production companies
Paramount Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 375,000

Top Cast

Bobby DarinBobby DarinJohn 'Ghost' Wakefield
Stella StevensStella StevensJess Polanski
Everett ChambersBenny Flowers
Nick DennisNick DennisNick Bubalinas
Vince EdwardsVince EdwardsTommy Sheehan
Val AveryVal AveryMilt Frielobe
Marilyn ClarkCountess
James JoyceReno Vitelli
Rupert CrosseRupert CrosseBaby Jackson
Mario GalloMario GalloRecording Engineer
Alan HopkinsSkipper Camez
Cliff CarnellCharlie
Richard ChambersPete
Seymour CasselSeymour CasselRed
Dan StaffordShelley
Allyson AmesAllyson AmesBillie Grey (uncredited)
Johnny BangertUmpire (uncredited)
Ralph BrooksParty Guest (uncredited)
Morris BuchananMorris BuchananParty Guest (uncredited)
Ivan DixonIvan DixonParty Guest (uncredited)

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