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The Five Pennies

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In the vibrant jazz scene of 1920s New Orleans, a talented trumpeter with big dreams and an overflowing passion for music becomes obsessed with achieving stardom. However, his journey becomes complicated when love enters the equation. In the midst of his quest for recognition, he falls hopelessly in love with a sweet and understanding woman, who represents an emotional refuge in his tumultuous life.

As his career progresses, his ambition leads him to prioritize success over his relationship, causing an internal struggle between his aspirations and his personal life. As fame begins to emerge, the protagonist’s choices take him down a path filled with sacrifices, and he is forced to confront the consequences of sidelining the person he loves most. The jazz singer becomes the emotional anchor that helps him reconnect with his roots, and music—both his passion and his torment—plays a crucial role in the unfolding of his story.

With a remarkable cast and a soundtrack that will resonate with any jazz lover, this film is a journey through the highs and lows of success, where the protagonist must decide if reaching the pinnacle is worth the cost of what truly matters in life. In the end, the true melody of life may not be in the applause but in the genuine bonds we forge along the way.

Media type
Movie
Year
1959
Director
Melville Shavelson
Writer
Melville Shavelson
Jack Rose
Rating
Service
Internet Movie Database
Rating
7.10
Actors
Danny Kaye
Barbara Bel Geddes
Louis Armstrong
Harry Guardino
Bob Crosby
Bobby Troup
Susan Gordon
Tuesday Weld
Ray Anthony
Shelly Manne
Ray Daley
Valerie Allen
Cindy Carol
Robert Banas
Toby Michaels
Charles Herbert
John Benson
Earl Barton
Herschel Graham
Gender
Drama
Música
Country
United States
Producers
Jack Rose
Original title
The Five Pennies
Duration
117
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