
Bertrand Tavernier directs this drama starring Dexter Gordon as Dale Turner, a brilliant saxophonist who is addicted to alcohol and drugs. He leaves America for Paris where he befriends young Frenchman Francis Borler (Francois Cluzet) who takes him in and tries to help him overcome his destructive habits. The cast also includes Lonette McKee, Gabrielle Haker and Herbie Hancock.
Director: Bertrand Tavernier
Actor: Dexter Gordon
Actor: François Cluzet
Actor: Lonette McKee
Actor: Gabrielle Haker
Actor: Martin Scorsese
Actor: John Berry
Actor: Herbie Hancock
Actor: Bobby Hutcherson
Actor: Philippe Noiret
Actor: Christine Pascal
Actor: Sandra Reaves-Phillips
Actor: Liliana Rovere
Actor: Wayne Shorter
Music: Herbie Hancock
Producer: Irwin Winkler
Writer: Bertrand Tavernier
Writer: David Rayfiel
Cinematographer: Bruno de Keyzer