Paris Blues_
"A love-spectacular so personally exciting, you feel it's happening to you!"
During the 1960s, two American jazz musicians living in Paris meet and fall in love with two American tourist girls and must decide between music and love.
Starring
Paul Newman, Joanne Woodward, Sidney Poitier
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
Filmin
1 country
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Year context
Paris Blues was released 65 years ago in 1961.
Overview
During the 1960s, two American jazz musicians living in Paris meet and fall in love with two American tourist girls and must decide between music and love.
Paris Blues is a Romance, Drama, Music film with a runtime of 1h 38m.
CAST (20)
Paul Newman
Ram Bowen
Joanne Woodward
Lillian Corning
Sidney Poitier
Eddie Cook
Diahann Carroll
Connie Lampson
Louis Armstrong
Wild Man Moore
Barbara Laage
Marie Séoul
André Luguet
René Bernard
Marie Versini
Nicole
Serge Reggiani
Michel 'Gypsy' Devigne
Moustache
Mustachio
AB
Aaron Bridgers
Pianist
GP
Guy Pedersen
Bass Player
Roger Blin
Fausto the Moor (uncredited)
Hélène Dieudonné
The Pusher (uncredited)
EA
Emilien Antille
Alto Sax Player with Armstrong at Club 33 (uncredited)
Charles Bouillaud
Luggage Carrier in Train (uncredited)
Michel Dacquin
Guest at Devigne's Party (uncredited)
Michel Garland
Club 33 Customer (uncredited)
CG
Christian Garros
Musician (uncredited)
René Hell
Man with Dog in the Park (uncredited)
STUDIOS (5)
Monmouth
Pennebaker Productions
Diane Productions
Jason Films
Monica Corp.
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
98 min (1h 38m)
Language
English
Country
Rating
6.5/10 (70 votes)
Popularity
2
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Paris Blues about?
During the 1960s, two American jazz musicians living in Paris meet and fall in love with two American tourist girls and must decide between music and love.
How long is Paris Blues?
Paris Blues has a runtime of 98 minutes (1h 38m).
Who stars in Paris Blues?
The cast of Paris Blues includes Paul Newman, Joanne Woodward, Sidney Poitier, Diahann Carroll, Louis Armstrong.
What is the rating of Paris Blues?
Paris Blues has a rating of 6.5 out of 10 based on 70 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (3)
Romance
Drama
Music