Always for Pleasure (1978)

Cast

• Kid Thomas Valentine - Self - Band Leader, Trumpet Player
• Allen Toussaint - Self - Composer, Arranger, Pianist
• Blue Lu Barker - Self - Jazz Singer
• Irma Thomas - Self - R&B Singer
• Professor Longhair - Self
• Aaron Neville - Self - The Neville Brothers
• Art Neville - Self - The Neville Brothers
• Charles Neville - Self - The Neville Brothers
• Cyril Neville - Self - The Neville Brothers

Keywords

southern usa, new orleans, louisiana, mardi gras, parade, soul music, black culture, costumes

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Always for Pleasure about?

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.

Who directed Always for Pleasure?

Always for Pleasure was directed by Les Blank.

Who stars in Always for Pleasure?

Always for Pleasure stars Kid Thomas Valentine, Allen Toussaint, Blue Lu Barker, Irma Thomas, Professor Longhair, Aaron Neville.

How long is Always for Pleasure?

Always for Pleasure has a runtime of 58m (58 minutes).

What genre is Always for Pleasure?

Always for Pleasure is a Documentary film.

Where was Always for Pleasure produced?

Always for Pleasure was produced in United States of America.