Always for Pleasure

Always for Pleasure

7.3 /10 18 votes
May 2, 1978 58m Released

Storyline

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.

Key Information

Director Les Blank
Studio Flower Films
Rating 7.3/10
Language EN

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Cast & Crew

Kid Thomas Valentine

Self - Band Leader, Trumpet Player

Allen Toussaint

Allen Toussaint

Self - Composer, Arranger, Pianist

Blue Lu Barker

Self - Jazz Singer

Irma Thomas

Irma Thomas

Self - R&B Singer

Professor Longhair

Self

Aaron Neville

Aaron Neville

Self - The Neville Brothers

Art Neville

Self - The Neville Brothers

Charles Neville

Charles Neville

Self - The Neville Brothers

Cyril Neville

Cyril Neville

Self - The Neville Brothers

Frequently Asked Questions

Always for Pleasure was released on May 2, 1978.

The runtime of Always for Pleasure is 58m.

Always for Pleasure is a Documentary movie.

Always for Pleasure has a rating of 7.3 out of 10 on TMDB.

Always for Pleasure is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

Always for Pleasure was directed by Les Blank.

The main cast of Always for Pleasure includes Kid Thomas Valentine, Allen Toussaint, Blue Lu Barker.

Always for Pleasure is originally in English.