Stormy Monday (film)

Stormy Monday is the 1988 feature film debut of director Mike Figgis. Starring Sean Bean, Tommy Lee Jones, Sting and Melanie Griffith, and is an atmospheric, noirish thriller. The notable jazz soundtrack is also by Figgis. Being set in NewcastleuponTyne, England, the film is something of an homage to Get Carter. The films title is named after blues guitaristsinger TBone Walkers signature song Call It Stormy Monday But Tuesday Is Just As Bad

A subplot involves an avantgarde jazz group called the Krakw Jazz Ensemble who visit Newcastle to perform and become entangled in the conflict. One of the films longest scenes is a celebration to which the group is invited this takes place among members of Newcastles Polish community.The production was initially a low budget project funded by Channeland British Screen. When the film attracted American financing it was suggested that the film be recast with American actors. Both Melanie Griffiths and Tommy Lee Jones careers were in a dip at the time and agreed to take parts at a lower fee. ........

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