Montana Blues

Montana Blues

1995 · 100 min · ★ 10.0 · Comedy, Drama

This French drama chronicles the romantic exploits of a Parisian alcoholic who falls in love with the wife of his drinking buddy. Fortunately for him, the wife has a twin sister whom the drunk manages to locate. He then convinces her to return to Paris with him where they go to the Montana jazz bar and express their mutual love through song.

Directed by Jean-Pierre Bisson

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