UNITED STATES · 1950

Young Man with a Horn

Michael Curtiz
Classical Hollywood jazz music artistic integrity orphan protagonist marriage conflict pursuit of passion
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Synopsis

Taken in by the musical world as a young orphan, Rick Martin grows up with a desire to play pure jazz instead of the commercial gigs he lands, whilst also coping with the problems caused by his tempestuous marriage to an aloof heiress.

Year1950
CountryUnited States
DirectorMichael Curtiz
Young Man with a Horn poster

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