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Sweet Love, Bitter (1967)

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Loosely based on Charlie Parker's life and based on the book Night Song, this drama chronicles the friendship between a nearly washed up jazz sax player and a down-and-out college professor. ~ Sandra Brennan, Rovi

Unrated, 1 hr. 32 min.

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Directed By: Herbert Danska

Cast

Dick Gregory
Richie "Eagle" Stokes
Don Murray
David Hillary
Diane Varsi
Della
Robert Hooks
Keel Robinson
Jeri Archer
Candy
Barbara Peterson Davis
Girl in Bar
Bruce Glover
Carla Pinza
John Randolph

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Sweet Love, Bitter, a rarely seen predecessor of 'Round Midnight and Bird has a lot going for it.

October 27, 2010 Full Review Source: Entertainment Weekly

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Fred Hersch

Entertainment Weekly

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This lack of convincing motivation is the fatal weakness of the film.

May 9, 2005 Full Review Source: New York Times

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Bosley Crowther

New York Times

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Though not a success, this independent black-and-white drama... is an unusual and thoughtful effort.

January 1, 2000 Full Review Source: Chicago Reader

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Jonathan Rosenbaum

Chicago Reader

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Though a sincere attempt was made to depict the problems surrounding black-white relationships, the characters in the film lack definition.

October 27, 2010 Full Review Source: TV Guide's Movie Guide

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