Too Late Blues (1961)
1h 43m
Running Time
November 1, 1961Release Date
Too Late Blues (1961)
1h 43m
Running Time
November 1, 1961Release Date
Network & Production Companies
Plot.
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.
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This Movie Is About.
Cast & Crew.
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
Alan Hopkins
Skipper Camez
Mario Gallo
Recording Engineer
Cliff Carnell
Charlie
John Cassavetes
Director
Richard Carr
Writer
Richard Chambers
Pete
Richard Carr
Writer
Seymour Cassel
Red
Dan Stafford
Shelley
David Raksin
Composer
Allyson Ames
Billie Grey (uncredited)
Lionel Lindon
Cinematographer
Johnny Bangert
Umpire (uncredited)
Ralph Brooks
Party Guest (uncredited)
Frank Bracht
Editor
Morris Buchanan
Party Guest (uncredited)
Ivan Dixon
Party Guest (uncredited)
Slim Gaillard
Piano Player / Party Singer (uncredited)
Patti Newby
Carol Samuels (uncredited)
Joe Ploski
Man Checking Credentials (uncredited)
Cosmo Sardo
Bartender (uncredited)
June Wilkinson
Girl at Bar (uncredited)
Edith Head
Costume Design
Media.
Details.
Release DateNovember 1, 1961
StatusReleased
Running Time1h 43m
Content RatingNR
Budget$375,000
Genres
Wiki.
Too Late Blues is a 1961 black-and-white American film directed by John Cassavetes and starring Bobby Darin, Stella Stevens and Everett Chambers. It is the story of jazz musician "Ghost" Wakefield and his relationship with both his fellow band members and his love interest, Jess, a beautiful would-be singer. The film was written by Cassavetes and Richard Carr.It was the first film that Cassavetes produced for a major Hollywood studio, Paramount, and Darin's first nonsinging role.