Always for Pleasure

Name: Always for Pleasure
Released: 1978-05-02
Rating: 7.4

7.4/10 (19)

·1978· 58 min

Director: Les Blank

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.

Where to Watch

Criterion Channel

Trailer

Cast

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Kid Thomas Valentine

Self - Band Leader, Trumpet Player

Allen Toussaint

Self - Composer, Arranger, Pianist

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Blue Lu Barker

Self - Jazz Singer

Irma Thomas

Self - R&B Singer

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Professor Longhair

Self

Aaron Neville

Self - The Neville Brothers

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Art Neville

Self - The Neville Brothers

Charles Neville

Self - The Neville Brothers

Cyril Neville

Self - The Neville Brothers

In brief

Always for Pleasure (1978) is a documentary, music film. With an average rating of 7.4/10 from 19 votes, it's a solidly rated pick. The film runs 58min. You can stream it on: Criterion Channel.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Always for Pleasure online?

Always for Pleasure is available on the following streaming services: Criterion Channel. Availability can change — check the "Where to watch" section on this page for current sources.

How long is Always for Pleasure?

Always for Pleasure runs 58 minutes (58min).

What rating does Always for Pleasure have?

Always for Pleasure has an average rating of 7.4/10 based on 19 viewer votes on TMDB.

What year is Always for Pleasure from?

Always for Pleasure was released in 1978.