Dale Turner (played by Dexter Gordon) is a protagonist in 'Round Midnight.
Accomplished saxophone player struggling with alcohol abuse. Travels to Paris to recover, lives with Francis, successfully sobers up, returns to New York to reconnect with his daughter, and ultimately dies in a local hospital. Francis Borler (played by François Cluzet) is a protagonist in 'Round Midnight.
Struggling French graphic designer specializing in film posters. Becomes Dale's host and mentor, helps him overcome his alcoholism, accompanies him to New York, attempts to shield him from his past drug dealer, and later receives a telegram confirming Dale's death.
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Characters
Dale Turner
(played by Dexter Gordon) — protagonist
Accomplished saxophone player struggling with alcohol abuse. Travels to Paris to recover, lives with Francis, successfully sobers up, returns to New York to reconnect with his daughter, and ultimately...
Francis Borler
(played by François Cluzet) — protagonist
Struggling French graphic designer specializing in film posters. Becomes Dale's host and mentor, helps him overcome his alcoholism, accompanies him to New York, attempts to shield him from his past dr...
Story Dynamics
Alliances, conflicts, and narrative interactions that evolve throughout the story.
Dale Turner → Francis Borler
(Alliance Ally)
Story Analysis
A gifted jazz musician seeks recovery and reconnection, but his return to old surroundings ends in tragedy.
