Round Midnight

1986
US, France
2h 11min
15

Directed by: Bertrand Tavernier
Cast: Dexter Gordon, François Cluzet, Sandra Reaves-Phillips

Dale Turner (Gordon) is an American sax player struggling with drink, drugs and demons in Paris; he's befriended by a young graphic designer (Cluzet). One of the best jazz movies, anchored in Gordon's lovely, spectral performance and with a killer soundtrack.