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Summaries

An egotistical saxophonist and a young lounge singer meet on VJ Day and embark upon a strained and rocky romance, even as their careers begin a long, uphill climb.

The day WWII ends, Jimmy, a selfish and smooth-talking musician, meets Francine, a lounge singer. From that moment on, their relationship grows into love as they struggle with their careers and aim for the top.—Steve Richer <sricher@sympatico.ca>

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Keywords
  • 1950s
  • orchestra
  • musician
  • harlem manhattan new york city
  • saxophonist
Genres
  • Drama
  • Musical
  • Music
Release date Jun 20, 1977
Motion Picture Rating (MPA) PG
Countries of origin United States
Language English
Filming locations New York City, New York, USA
Production companies Chartoff-Winkler Productions

Box office

Budget $14000000
Gross US & Canada $16400000
Gross worldwide $16400658

Tech specs

Runtime 2h 35m
Color Color
Sound mix Mono
Aspect ratio

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