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Always for Pleasure (1978)

7.3/10 0h 58m May 02, 1978
Documentary

An intense insider's portrait of New Orleans' street celebrations and unique cultural gumbo: Second-line parades, Mardi Gras, Jazz Fest. Features live music from Professor Longhair, the Wild Tchoupitoulas, the Neville Brothers and more. This glorious, soul-satisfying film is among Blank's special masterworks. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 1999.

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Movie Details

Original Title Always for Pleasure
Original Language EN
Status Released
Popularity 0.1

Cast

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Kid Thomas Valentine
Self - Band Leader, Trumpet Player
Popularity: 0.2
Allen Toussaint
Allen Toussaint
Self - Composer, Arranger, Pianist
Popularity: 0.3
No Photo" alt="Blue Lu Barker" class="cast-photo">
Blue Lu Barker
Self - Jazz Singer
Popularity: 0.0
Irma Thomas
Irma Thomas
Self - R&B Singer
Popularity: 0.3
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Professor Longhair
Self
Popularity: 0.0
Aaron Neville
Aaron Neville
Self - The Neville Brothers
Popularity: 0.2
No Photo" alt="Art Neville" class="cast-photo">
Art Neville
Self - The Neville Brothers
Popularity: 0.2
Charles Neville
Charles Neville
Self - The Neville Brothers
Popularity: 0.5
Cyril Neville
Cyril Neville
Self - The Neville Brothers
Popularity: 1.3

Key Crew

Director Les Blank
Producer Les Blank
Editor Les Blank

Production

Flower Films
US

Videos & Trailers

Always for Pleasure (TRAILER)
Always for Pleasure (TRAILER)
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Backdrop Image
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Keywords

southern usa new orleans, louisiana mardi gras parade soul music black culture costumes

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Rating
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Based on 18 votes

Details
Release Date May 2, 1978
Runtime 0h 58m
Language EN
Status Released
Popularity 0.1
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