Too Late Blues
“The Bold Story Of A Man Caught Between Two Strange Loves!”
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.
Where to watch Too Late Blues in United States
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Fandango At HomeClick a service to open Too Late Blues there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is Too Late Blues streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Kanopy | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Australia | — | JustWatch TV, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | LaCinetek, Molotov TV | LaCinetek, Sooner |
About Too Late Blues
Too Late Blues is a 1961 English-language drama and music film directed by John Cassavetes. The cast is led by Bobby Darin, Stella Stevens, Everett Chambers. It has a runtime of 1h 43m. In United States, it is currently streaming on Kanopy.
Too Late Blues was produced by Paramount Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on November 1, 1961, and carries a NR certification.
- Director
- John Cassavetes
- Writers
- Richard Carr, John Cassavetes
- Release date
- November 1, 1961
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $0 million
- Production
- Paramount Pictures
Too Late Blues cast & crew
Too Late Blues was directed by John Cassavetes and written by Richard Carr and John Cassavetes.
The cast features Bobby Darin as John 'Ghost' Wakefield, Stella Stevens as Jess Polanski, Everett Chambers as Benny Flowers, Nick Dennis as Nick Bubalinas, Vince Edwards as Tommy Sheehan, and Val Avery as Milt Frielobe.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by David Raksin, cinematography is by Lionel Lindon, and it was produced by John Cassavetes.
Is Too Late Blues worth watching?
At 1h 43m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama and music, Too Late Blues is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Too Late Blues
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Cast of Too Late Blues
Bobby Darin
John 'Ghost' Wakefield
Stella Stevens
Jess Polanski
Everett Chambers
Benny Flowers
Nick Dennis
Nick Bubalinas
Vince Edwards
Tommy Sheehan
Val Avery
Milt Frielobe
Marilyn Clark
Countess
James Joyce
Reno Vitelli
Rupert Crosse
Baby Jackson
Mario Gallo
Recording Engineer
Alan Hopkins
Skipper Camez
Cliff Carnell
Charlie
Too Late Blues — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Too Late Blues in United States?
Too Late Blues is streaming on Kanopy in United States.
▸Is Too Late Blues on Kanopy?
Yes — Too Late Blues is currently available on Kanopy in United States.
▸What language is Too Late Blues in?
Too Late Blues is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Too Late Blues?
Too Late Blues runs 1 hours 43 minutes (103 minutes).
▸What is Too Late Blues rated?
Too Late Blues is rated NR. It holds a 6.4/10 audience score from 48 ratings.
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