Sophisticated Ladies

"Memorable music and incredible dancing transport you into the Grand Duke's world! Here's the eye popping, foot-stomping, Tony award-winning musical extravaganza that will send you into jazz heaven!"

1982 1h 48m EN

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9.0

MASTERPIECE

★9.0TMDB · 1

Synopsis

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The classic songs of legendary jazz composer Duke Ellington come alive on stage in this performance video. Duke Ellington's Sophisticated Ladies documents a performance of the popular Broadway revue, built around more than two dozen great tunes from Ellington's songbook. Hinton Battle, Paula Kelly and Phyllis Hyman headline the cast for this production; songs include "Take The A Train," "Caravan," "Satin Doll," "In a Sentimental Mood," "Mood Indigo," "Don't Get Around Much Anymore," and many more.

“Memorable music and incredible dancing transport you into the Grand Duke's world! Here's the eye popping, foot-stomping, Tony award-winning musical extravaganza that will send you into jazz heaven!”

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Cast

Hinton Battle
Performer
Paula Kelly
Performer
Phyllis Hyman
Performer
Terri Klausner
Performer
Gregg Burge
Performer
Garry Q. Lewis
Performer
Calvin McRae
Performer
Leata Galloway
Performer

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Clark Jones
Countries: United States of America

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ERA

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

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2 / 6

DIRECTOR

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

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3 / 6

CAST

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Hinton Battle and Paula Kelly and Phyllis Hyman carry the top of the cast.

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4 / 6

AWARDS

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Marketing tagline: "Memorable music and incredible dancing transport you into the Grand Duke's world! Here's the eye popping, foot-stomping, Tony award-winning musical extravaganza that will send you into jazz heaven!".

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5 / 6

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt15096160 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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6 / 6

WILD

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Only 1 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Clark Jones directs. Jerry Newman cuts. Produced in United States of America.

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144 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
2Editor Jerry Newman shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
3Hinton Battle and Paula Kelly and Phyllis Hyman carry the top of the cast.
4Marketing tagline: "Memorable music and incredible dancing transport you into the Grand Duke's world! Here's the eye popping, foot-stomping, Tony award-winning musical extravaganza that will send you into jazz heaven!".
5IMDB entry: tt15096160 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
6Only 1 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.