This trumpet is part of me, the best part! Young Man With A Horn is inspired by the sad life of jazz musician Bix Beiderbecke, a sad life because Bix would succumb to alcoholism and pass away at the age of 28. Rick Martin (Kirk Douglas) is the fictional character of the piece, the film is told in flashbacks of Martin's life through the nostalgic reminiscence of pianist Smoke Willoughby (Hoagy…
Put down your trumpet, jazzman. I'm in the mood for love!
Taken in by the musical world as a young orphan, Rick Martin grows up with a desire to play pure jazz instead of the commercial gigs he lands, whilst also coping with the problems caused by his tempestuous marriage to an aloof heiress.
Top Cast
Kirk Douglas
Rick Martin
Lauren Bacall
Amy North
Doris Day
Jo Jordan
Hoagy Carmichael
Willie 'Smoke' Willoughby
Juano Hernández
Art Hazzard
Jerome Cowan
Phil Morrison
Mary Beth Hughes
Marge Martin
Nestor Paiva
Louis Galba
Orley Lindgren
Young Rick
Walter Reed
Jack Chandler
Paul E. Burns
First Pawnbroker (uncredited)
Dan Seymour
Mike (uncredited)
Bill Walker
Funeral Minister
Jean Spangler
Hula Dancer
Paul Brinegar
Stage Manager (uncredited)
Frank Cady
Hotel Clerk (uncredited)
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FAQ about Young Man with a Horn
What is Young Man with a Horn about?
Taken in by the musical world as a young orphan, Rick Martin grows up with a desire to play pure jazz instead of the commercial gigs he lands, whilst also coping with the problems caused by his tempestuous marriage to an aloof heiress.
When was Young Man with a Horn released?
Young Man with a Horn was released in 1950.
What genres does Young Man with a Horn belong to?
Young Man with a Horn is categorised as Drama, Music, Romance.
Who stars in Young Man with a Horn?
The cast of Young Man with a Horn includes Kirk Douglas, Lauren Bacall, Doris Day, Hoagy Carmichael, Juano Hernández.