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All Night Long

All Night Long

19626.71h 31m

Overview

Over the course of one eventful evening, the anniversary celebration of the musical and romantic partners Aurelius Rex and Delia Lane, a jealous, ambitious drummer, Johnny Cousin, attempts to tear the interracial couple apart.

Directed by Basil Dearden
Written by Paul Jarrico, Nel King
Produced by Michael Relph
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Top Cast

Patrick McGoohan

Patrick McGoohan

Johnny Cousin

Keith Michell

Keith Michell

Cass Michaels

Betsy Blair

Betsy Blair

Emily

Paul Harris

Paul Harris

Aurelius Rex

Marti Stevens

Marti Stevens

Delia Lane

Richard Attenborough

Richard Attenborough

Rod Hamilton

Bernard Braden

Bernard Braden

Lou Berger

Harry Towb

Harry Towb

Phales

M

María Velasco

Benny

Dave Brubeck

Dave Brubeck

Himself - Piano

Themes & Keywords

jazz

About All Night Long

All Night Long is a drama, music film released in 1962 exploring themes of jazz. Directed by Basil Dearden, it stars Patrick McGoohan, Keith Michell, Betsy Blair. Over the course of one eventful evening, the anniversary celebration of the musical and romantic partners Aurelius Rex and Delia Lane, a jealous, ambitious drummer, Johnny Cousin, attempts to tear the interracial couple apart.

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