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Always for Pleasure

Always for Pleasure

7.4/10 1978 58m Released
DocumentaryMusic

A musical portrait of New Orleans' street celebrations and unique cultural gumbo in 1977: 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.

Director: Les Blank
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Top Cast

Kid Thomas Valentine
Kid Thomas Valentine
Self - Band Leader, Tr
 Allen Toussaint
Allen Toussaint
Self - Composer, Arran
 Blue Lu Barker
Blue Lu Barker
Self - Jazz Singer
 Irma Thomas
Irma Thomas
Self - R&B Singer
 Professor Longhair
Professor Longhair
Self
 Aaron Neville
Aaron Neville
Self - The Neville Bro
 Art Neville
Art Neville
Self - The Neville Bro
 Charles Neville
Charles Neville
Self - The Neville Bro
 Cyril Neville
Cyril Neville
Self - The Neville Bro

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