All That Jazz (1979)

Drama
→ Influenced 6 films ← Inspired by 5 films

Joe Gideon is at the top of the heap, one of the most successful directors and choreographers in musical theater. But he can feel his world slowly collapsing around him - his obsession with work has almost destroyed his personal life, and only his bottles of pills keep him going.

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The Pawnbroker
The Pawnbroker (1964)1
 Sweet Charity
Sweet Charity (1969)2
 Cabaret
Cabaret (1972)3
 Lenny
Lenny (1974)4
 8½
8½ (1963)5

→ Influenced

Round Midnight
Round Midnight (1986)6
 Bird
Bird (1988)7
 Sweet and Lowdown
Sweet and Lowdown (1999)8
 Mo' Better Blues
Mo' Better Blues (1990)9
 Carlito's Way
Carlito's Way (1993)10
 Whiplash
Whiplash (2014)11

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Influenced By

  1. The Pawnbroker (1964)
    "Directed by Sidney Lumet, this film introduced innovative editing techniques, such as flash cuts, which influenced the editing style of "All That Jazz."" RogerEbert.com source
  2. Sweet Charity (1969)
    "Also directed by Bob Fosse, this film showcases his distinctive choreography and storytelling style, elements that he further developed in "All That Jazz."" All That Jazz %28film%29 Wikipedia
  3. Cabaret (1972)
    "Another Fosse-directed film, "Cabaret" features musical performances integrated into the narrative, a technique that Fosse expanded upon in "All That Jazz."" All That Jazz %28film%29 Wikipedia
  4. Lenny (1974)
    "Fosse's biographical film about comedian Lenny Bruce shares thematic and stylistic elements with "All That Jazz," particularly in its exploration of a performer's life and struggles." All That Jazz %28film%29 Wikipedia
  5. 8½ (1963)
    "Federico Fellini's film about a director grappling with creative block and personal issues parallels the narrative of "All That Jazz." The influence is evident in the film's structure and themes." RogerEbert.com source

Influenced

  1. Round Midnight (1986)
    "Directed by Bertrand Tavernier, this film portrays the life of a jazz musician in Paris, echoing themes of artistic struggle and personal turmoil similar to those in "All That Jazz."" Round Midnight %28film%29 Wikipedia
  2. Bird (1988)
    "Clint Eastwood's biographical film about jazz saxophonist Charlie Parker delves into the complexities of a musician's life, paralleling the introspective and performance-focused narrative style of "All That Jazz."" The Sound Of Film To Come: how jazz fell in love with the movies Allen Morrison the Guardian
  3. Sweet and Lowdown (1999)
    "Directed by Woody Allen, this film follows a fictional jazz guitarist's life, showcasing the blend of performance and personal struggle reminiscent of "All That Jazz."" Definitive Jazz Movies | Rotten Tomatoes Jeff Giles Editorial
  4. Mo' Better Blues (1990)
    "Spike Lee's film about a jazz trumpeter's career and personal life mirrors the exploration of a performer's world and the challenges within, akin to "All That Jazz."" Definitive Jazz Movies | Rotten Tomatoes Jeff Giles Editorial
  5. Carlito's Way (1993)
    "Bob Fosse's semi-autobiographical musical drama includes a closing sequence where the lead character hallucinates as he dies. This artistic choice is mirrored in "Carlito's Way," particularly in its stylized depiction of the protagonist's fate." Birth of a Notion: 'Carlito's Way' Was Routine and Recycled Birth Of A Notion
  6. Whiplash (2014)
    "This film explores the intense relationship between a young drummer and his demanding instructor, reflecting the themes of ambition and the sacrifices of artistic pursuit found in "All That Jazz."" The films that brought the best jazz music to life | The Independent The Independent