Always for Pleasure poster

Always for Pleasure( 1978)

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Overview

An intense insider's portrait of New Orleans' street celebrations and unique cultural gumbo: Second-line parades, Mardi Gras, Jazz Fest. Features live music from Professor Longhair, the Wild Tchoupitoulas, the Neville Brothers and more. This glorious, soul-satisfying film is among Blank's special masterworks. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 1999.

    Top Billed Cast

    1. cast image

      Kid Thomas Valentine

      Self - Band Leader, Trumpet Player

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      Allen Toussaint

      Self - Composer, Arranger, Pianist

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      Blue Lu Barker

      Self - Jazz Singer

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      Irma Thomas

      Self - R&B Singer

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      Professor Longhair

      Self

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      Aaron Neville

      Self - The Neville Brothers

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      Art Neville

      Self - The Neville Brothers

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      Charles Neville

      Self - The Neville Brothers

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      Cyril Neville

      Self - The Neville Brothers

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    Facts

    Status

    Released

    Original Language

    English

    Budget

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    Revenue

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    Keywords

    • southern usa
    • new orleans, louisiana
    • mardi gras
    • parade
    • soul music
    • black culture
    • preserved film
    • costumes
    • new orleans