Paris Blues
“A love-spectacular so personally exciting, you feel it's happening to you!”
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.
Where to watch Paris Blues in United States
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Where is Paris Blues streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Philo, YouTube TV, ScreenPix Apple TV Channel, ScreenPix Amazon Channel | Fandango At Home |
| Canada | Tubi TV | — |
| Spain | Filmin | — |
| Brazil | — | Google Play Movies |
About Paris Blues
Paris Blues is a 1961 English-language romance, drama and music film directed by Martin Ritt. The cast is led by Paul Newman, Joanne Woodward, Sidney Poitier. It has a runtime of 1h 38m. Viewers rate it 6.5/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Philo, YouTube TV, ScreenPix Apple TV Channel.
Paris Blues was produced by Monmouth, Pennebaker Productions, and Diane Productions and made in United States of America. It was released on September 27, 1961.
- Director
- Martin Ritt
- Writers
- Jack Sher, Irene Kamp, Walter Bernstein
- Release date
- September 27, 1961
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- Monmouth, Pennebaker Productions, Diane Productions
Paris Blues cast & crew
Paris Blues was directed by Martin Ritt and written by Jack Sher, Irene Kamp, and Walter Bernstein.
The cast features Paul Newman as Ram Bowen, Joanne Woodward as Lillian Corning, Sidney Poitier as Eddie Cook, Diahann Carroll as Connie Lampson, Louis Armstrong as Wild Man Moore, and Barbara Laage as Marie Séoul.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Duke Ellington, cinematography is by Christian Matras, and it was produced by Walter Seltzer and George Glass.
Is Paris Blues worth watching?
Paris Blues holds an audience score of 6.5/10 from 74 ratings, a solidly received romance films.
At 1h 38m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy romance, drama, and music, Paris Blues is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Paris Blues
In United States, you can stream Paris Blues on Philo, YouTube TV, ScreenPix Apple TV Channel, ScreenPix Amazon Channel , and Tubi TV, or rent and buy it on Fandango At Home. Click any service above to open it directly.
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Cast of Paris Blues
Paul Newman
Ram Bowen
Joanne Woodward
Lillian Corning
Sidney Poitier
Eddie Cook
Diahann Carroll
Connie Lampson
Louis Armstrong
Wild Man Moore
Barbara Laage
Marie Séoul
André Luguet
René Bernard
Marie Versini
Nicole
Serge Reggiani
Michel 'Gypsy' Devigne
Moustache
Mustachio
Aaron Bridgers
Pianist
Guy Pedersen
Bass Player
Paris Blues — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Paris Blues in United States?
Paris Blues is streaming on Philo, YouTube TV, ScreenPix Apple TV Channel, ScreenPix Amazon Channel in United States.
▸Is Paris Blues on Philo?
Yes — Paris Blues is currently available on Philo in United States.
▸What language is Paris Blues in?
Paris Blues is originally in English, with audio tracks including French, English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Paris Blues?
Paris Blues runs 1 hours 38 minutes (98 minutes).
▸What is Paris Blues rated?
It holds a 6.5/10 audience score from 74 ratings.
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