Too Late Blues
Seen it?1961 | 103 min | Drama, Music
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (78% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had soft box office and little lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama. If you loved Yankee Doodle Dandy, start here.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 43 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1961: an older pace and style.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
78% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 11K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by John Cassavetes
- Bobby DarinJohn 'Ghost' Wakefield
- Stella StevensJess Polanski
- Everett ChambersBenny Flowers
- Nick DennisNick Bubalinas
- Vince EdwardsTommy Sheehan
- Val AveryMilt Frielobe
- Marilyn ClarkCountess
- James JoyceReno Vitelli
- Rupert CrosseBaby Jackson
- Mario GalloRecording Engineer