Always for Pleasure
1978, English. Directed by Les Blank.
A musical portrait of New Orleans' street celebrations and unique cultural gumbo in 1977: 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.
- Runtime
- 0h 58m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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Always for Pleasure is streaming on Criterion Channel in India.
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Cast & crew
- Les BlankDirector
- Kid Thomas ValentineSelf - Band Leader, Trumpet Player
- Allen ToussaintSelf - Composer, Arranger, Pianist
- Blue Lu BarkerSelf - Jazz Singer
- Irma ThomasSelf - R&B Singer
- Professor LonghairSelf
- Aaron NevilleSelf - The Neville Brothers
- Art NevilleSelf - The Neville Brothers
- Charles NevilleSelf - The Neville Brothers
- Cyril NevilleSelf - The Neville Brothers
Details
- Released
- 2 May 1978
- Country
- United States of America
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Always for Pleasure: quick answers
What should I watch before Always for Pleasure?
Watch A Well Spent Life (1971), Spend It All (1972), Dry Wood (1973), and Hot Pepper (1973) first, plus 2 earlier titles listed on this page.
What comes after Always for Pleasure?
Next in the series: Garlic Is as Good as Ten Mothers (1980), Sprout Wings and Fly (1983), and In Heaven There Is No Beer? (1984).
Is Always for Pleasure worth watching?
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How long is Always for Pleasure?
Always for Pleasure runs 58 minutes (0h 58m).
Does Always for Pleasure have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is Always for Pleasure on?
Always for Pleasure is streaming on Criterion Channel in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Always for Pleasure?
If you liked Always for Pleasure, try Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised), Echo in the Canyon, Michael Jackson's This Is It.
Who directed Always for Pleasure?
Always for Pleasure (1978) was directed by Les Blank and stars Kid Thomas Valentine, Allen Toussaint, Blue Lu Barker.