
Always for Pleasure
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.
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Movie Details
- Original Title: Always for Pleasure
- Genres: Documentary
- Release Date: 1978-05-02
- Runtime: 58 minutes
- Rating: 7.3/10 (18 votes)
- Budget: $0
- Revenue: $0
- Production Companies: Flower Films
- Status: Released
- Popularity: 0.1222
- Languages: English
Cast & Crew

Kid Thomas Valentine
as Self - Band Leader, Trumpet Player

Allen Toussaint
as Self - Composer, Arranger, Pianist

Blue Lu Barker
as Self - Jazz Singer

Irma Thomas
as Self - R&B Singer

Professor Longhair
as Self

Aaron Neville
as Self - The Neville Brothers

Art Neville
as Self - The Neville Brothers

Charles Neville
as Self - The Neville Brothers

Cyril Neville
as Self - The Neville Brothers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Always for Pleasure?▼
Always for Pleasure is a Documentary movie directed by . It was released on 1978-05-02.
Who are the main actors in Always for Pleasure?▼
The main cast includes Kid Thomas Valentine, Allen Toussaint, Blue Lu Barker, Irma Thomas, Professor Longhair, .
Where can I watch Always for Pleasure online?▼
You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if Always for Pleasure is available.
Is Always for Pleasure based on a true story?▼
No official confirmation about it being based on a true story.
What is the IMDb rating of Always for Pleasure?▼
Always for Pleasure has an IMDb rating of 7.3/10 based on 18 votes.
What is the budget and revenue of Always for Pleasure?▼
The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.
Who composed the soundtrack for Always for Pleasure?▼
The soundtrack was composed by Flower Films. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.
Where was Always for Pleasure filmed?▼
Always for Pleasure was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.
How long is Always for Pleasure?▼
The total runtime of Always for Pleasure is 58 minutes.
Is Always for Pleasure suitable for kids?▼
The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.
Will there be a sequel to Always for Pleasure?▼
There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to Always for Pleasure.
Does Always for Pleasure have a post-credit scene?▼
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