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Jacques Brel, Mort Shuman, Elly Stone, Joe Masiell

This filmed version of the popular (1800 performances!) off-Broadway musical by Eric Blau and Mort Schumann incorporates 26 songs written by Belgian-entertainer Jacques Brel. Three actors--Elly Stone,... read more read more... Mort Schuman and Joe Masiell--interpret Brel's sometimes angry, sometimes poignant ballads with strength and compassion. In the movie, the three are brought together when they seek refuge from a rainstorm. The songs are accompanied by vignettes which highlight the imagery and story in them. Jacques Brel himself sings a melancholy composition at intermission time. It's ironic that this film was produced by the American Film Theatre; Brel disliked America and refused ever to set foot in the country. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

PG, 1 hr. 38 min.

Directed by: Denis Héroux

Release Date: January 27, 1975

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DVD Release Date: November 3, 2003

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Phil Hall
December 8, 2002
Phil Hall, Film Threat

Wild, whirling film adaptation of the classic Off-Broadway revue. Full Review

Vincent Canby
May 9, 2005
Vincent Canby, New York Times

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