In the 1930s, jazz guitarist Emmet Ray idolizes Django Reinhardt, faces gangsters and falls in love with a mute woman.
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Cast
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| Woody Allen | ... | Woody Allen | |
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Ben Duncan | ... | Ben Duncan |
| Daniel Okrent | ... | A.J. Pickman | |
| Dan Moran | ... | Boss | |
| Tony Darrow | ... | Ben | |
| Chris Bauer | ... | Ace - Pool Player | |
| Sean Penn | ... | Emmet Ray | |
| Constance Shulman | ... | Hazel - Hooker #1 | |
| Kellie Overbey | ... | Iris - Hooker #2 | |
| Darryl Alan Reed | ... | Don | |
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Marc Damon Johnson | ... | Omer |
| Ron Cephas Jones | ... | Alvin | |
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Steve Bargonetti | ... | Musician Friend |
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Benjamin Franklin Brown | ... | Musician Friend |
| James Urbaniak | ... | Harry | |
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A comedic biopic focused on the life of fictional jazz guitarist Emmett Ray. Ray was an irresponsible, free-spending, arrogant, obnoxious, alcohol-abusing, miserable human being, who was also arguably the best guitarist in the world. We follow Ray's life: bouts of getting drunk, his bizzare hobbies of shooting rats and watching passing trains, his dreams of fame and fortune, his strange obsession with the better-known guitarist Django Reinhardt, and of course, playing his beautiful music. Written by Martin Lewison <mlewison@utk.edu>
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Rated PG-13 for sexual content and some substance abuse | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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(Parlez-moi d'Amour)
(1930)
Music by Jean Lenoir
French lyrics by Jean Lenoir
English lyrics by Bruce Sievier
Performed by Howard Alden
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After What's Up, Tiger Lily? (1966), this is the second Woody Allen film in which he plays himself. See more »Goofs
The food on Emmett's fork disappears. See more »Soundtracks
Speak to me of Love(Parlez-moi d'Amour)
(1930)
Music by Jean Lenoir
French lyrics by Jean Lenoir
English lyrics by Bruce Sievier
Performed by Howard Alden
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Country:
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EnglishRelease Date:
10 March 2000 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Woody Allen Fall Project 1998 See more »Edit
Box Office
Budget:
$29,750,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend USA:
$94,686, 5 December 1999Gross USA:
$4,197,015Cumulative Worldwide Gross:
$4,525,794Company Credits
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I loved this. A story of a fictional character, portrayed as documentary, the viewer is drawn in, particularly by the believable performances from all the cast, Samantha Morton and Sean Penn in particular. They both deserved the nominations they received for these roles. Morton especially since she had no words, only expressions, to carry meaning, and she succeeds.
In addition, if you like jazz, there is simply some fantastic music to be heard. Apparently Penn had never played guitar before this movie, and while it is unlikely that he was able to play to this standard, he nevertheless carries off miming very well.
Great music, great film. 10/10