The film ‘THE BLUES UNDER THE SKIN’ is set to be released in theaters across Japan starting December 28 (Saturday). The Japanese poster visual and still images have also been unveiled.
This film blurs the lines between documentary and fiction, interweaving real interviews and performances from legendary blues musicians such as B.B. King, hailed as the “King of Blues” and recognized as an “American National Treasure,” and Buddy Guy, a leading figure in Chicago blues, with the story of a young couple living in Harlem, exploring their love and struggles. Originally released in France in 1973, this marks the film’s first theatrical release in Japan in celebration of B.B. King’s 100th birthday.
The still images feature scenes of B.B. King performing, as well as shots of the young couple, played by Roland Sanchez and Onike Lee, in Harlem, and a shot of Amelia Cortez, who plays Freddie’s mother.
THE BLUES UNDER THE SKIN
Director: Robert Mansouris
Featured Musicians: B.B. King, Buddy Guy, Junior Wells, Roosevelt Sykes, Robert Pete Williams, Mance Lipscomb, Bukka White, Sonny Terry, Brownie McGhee, Furry Lewis, Jimmy Spruill
Featured Actors: Roland Sanchez, Onike Lee, Amelia Cortez, William L. Evans
Release Year: 1973 (2022 2K Restoration)
Country: France
Language: English
Runtime: 88 minutes
Aspect Ratio: 1:1.33
Subtitles: Shino Fukunaga
English Title: THE BLUES UNDER THE SKIN
Original Title: LE BLUES ENTRE LES DENTS
©1973-2022 NEYRAC FILMS
Distribution: Only Hearts
Collaboration: Blues & Soul Records
The film will be released in theaters nationwide, starting with K’s Cinema in Shinjuku and UPLINK Kichijoji on December 28 (Saturday).
