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BlackJack
🎬 Movie

BlackJack

1990 · 111 min Drama Music
5.1 / 10 · TMDB

A saxophone case left open on a hotel bed. A ticket stub for a bus going nowhere. In the smoky clubs of a forgotten city, a gifted but self-destructive trumpeter named Jack makes one last, desperate play for greatness. His only lifeline is a young piano prodigy who sees the genius beneath the ruin. This 1990 music drama charts the volatile partnership between a fading legend and a rising star, set to a blistering original jazz score. It’s a story of mentorship, addiction, and the high price of a perfect note.

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

The director builds the smoky world of New York jazz clubs through a muted color palette and lingering, observational shots. The music functions not as background but as a central character, mirroring the protagonist's inner turmoil.

This tale of talent and self-destruction will resonate with viewers who appreciate deliberate, character-driven pacing. One is left with the bitter taste of squandered potential and a fragile hope for redemption. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Colin Nutley

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Alone on a rainy night, with the glow of a single lamp.

🎭 Cast

Helena Bergström

Helena Bergström

Ingrid Forsberg

Reine Brynolfsson

Reine Brynolfsson

Robert Mårbrink

Johannes Brost

Johannes Brost

Lennart

Ing-Marie Carlsson

Ing-Marie Carlsson

Anja

Jan Mybrand

Jan Mybrand

Kaj

Lennart Hjulström

Lennart Hjulström

Inger's Father

Tomas Fryk

Tomas Fryk

Kalle

Steve Kratz

Steve Kratz

Nisse

Loa Falkman

Loa Falkman

Bengt Lindell

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Tony Ljungström

Mats

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