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The Legend of Jimmy Blue Eyes (1964): Cast

The Legend of Jimmy Blue Eyes (1964) movie poster

The Legend of Jimmy Blue Eyes is a 1964 short music drama directed by Robert Clouse, starring Garland Thompson as Jimmy Blue Eyes and Donald Elson. It runs 22 minutes.

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The Legend of Jimmy Blue Eyes (1964) movie poster
Release year
Runtime
22 min
Director
Robert Clouse
Genres
Drama , Music
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Legend of Jimmy Blue Eyes About?

The premise of The Legend of Jimmy Blue Eyes without spoilers.

Set in Storyville, the historic New Orleans red‑light district, this 1964 short directed by Robert Clouse follows jazz trumpeter Jimmy Blue Eyes as he becomes entangled in a series of high‑stakes games that test his skill and resolve. The film earned an Oscar nomination for Best Live Action Short Film.

The Legend of Jimmy Blue Eyes Themes & Keywords

· 3 tags
  • deal with the devil
  • independent film
  • character name in title
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Cast & crew

The Legend of Jimmy Blue Eyes Cast & Characters

Garland Thompson leads the cast as Jimmy Blue Eyes, with Donald Elson as The Devil. Directed by Robert Clouse.

From the director

More from Robert Clouse

More films directed by Robert Clouse, best-rated first: Enter the Dragon, Gymkata, Game of Death and China O’Brien II.

Full filmography

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The Legend of Jimmy Blue Eyes FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Legend of Jimmy Blue Eyes, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Legend of Jimmy Blue Eyes?

The Legend of Jimmy Blue Eyes runs 22 minutes.

When was The Legend of Jimmy Blue Eyes released?

The Legend of Jimmy Blue Eyes was released in 1964.

Who directed The Legend of Jimmy Blue Eyes?

The Legend of Jimmy Blue Eyes was directed by Robert Clouse.

More films by Robert Clouse

Who is in the cast of The Legend of Jimmy Blue Eyes?

The Legend of Jimmy Blue Eyes stars Garland Thompson as Jimmy Blue Eyes and Donald Elson as The Devil.

Does The Legend of Jimmy Blue Eyes have a post-credit scene?

No. The Legend of Jimmy Blue Eyes has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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