Calypso Heat Wave Synopsis & Summary

Synopsis

This lively musical was made to capitalize on the popularity of calypso music and features some excellent production numbers. It all begins when a jukebox magnate tries to force his way into a record company. They succeed and this angers the labels biggest star, who doesn't want to change his style. He disappears and so does all of the company's profits. Musical chaos reigns for awhile, but eventually everything is set to rights and happiness ensues. Look for distinguished poet Maya Angelou singing "Run Joe" and actor Alan Arkin's performance with the folk group the Tarriers. - Sandra Brennan, All Movie Guide

Movie Info

Run Time:
86 min.
Production Co.:
Columbia Pictures
Director(s):
Genre(s):
Family, Musicals
Themes:
Office Politics
Tone:
Light
Keywords:
behind-the-scenes, control, dance [art], daughter, farming, illegitimacy, love, manager, missing, music, musical [play], office, opera-singer, profit, record-company, recording, songwriter, stars [celebrities], traveling
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