Red Hot + Blue: A Tribute to Cole Porter

"A Benefit for AIDS Research & Relief"

1990 1h 28m EN

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This music special is dedicated to dispelling the prejudices associated with the HIV infection and raising money for AIDS research and relief. Some of today's most celebrated recording artists performing their interpretations of the classic songs of Cole Porter.

“A Benefit for AIDS Research & Relief”

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Cast

David Byrne
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Neneh Cherry
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John Malkovich
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Jimmy Somerville
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Jody Watley
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Salif Keita
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Andy Bell
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Sinéad O'Connor
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Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Mark Pellington
Languages: English
Countries: France, Japan, United Kingdom, United States of America, Ireland

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RUNTIME

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88 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.

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ERA

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36 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.

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WORLD

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International production across 5 countries: France, Japan, United Kingdom, United States of America, Ireland.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Mark Pellington, shot by Gérard Simon. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Veronique Le Barre shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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David Byrne and Neneh Cherry and John Malkovich carry the top of the cast.

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FACT

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Marketing tagline: "A Benefit for AIDS Research & Relief".

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0100246 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Mark Pellington directs. Gérard Simon behind the camera. Veronique Le Barre cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in France, Japan, United Kingdom, United States of America, Ireland. Dialogue in English.

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188 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
236 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
3International production across 5 countries: France, Japan, United Kingdom, United States of America, Ireland.
4Directed by Mark Pellington, shot by Gérard Simon. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Editor Veronique Le Barre shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6David Byrne and Neneh Cherry and John Malkovich carry the top of the cast.
7Marketing tagline: "A Benefit for AIDS Research & Relief".
8IMDB entry: tt0100246 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.