Mardi Gras is not an essential part of this movie, but the film’s thrilling climax (no spoiler) takes place in the vibrant and colorful festivities of Mardi Gras. The breathtaking sequence finds Eastwood’s character getting relentlessly stalked by the killer, who is cunningly disguised midst of the revelry. 6. Stolen (2012) Three men, reared together in New Orleans, but whose paths have drifted apart, each face a crisis during the last weekend of Mardi Gras: Dr. Jason Kent must decide between accepting a chance to become famous as a research scientist, which will mean leaving New Orleans and giving up the girl he loves, Susan Corvier, or staying in his father's practice among the poor; Father Victor Carducci is Mardi Gras is a 1958 American musical comedy film directed by Edmund (Boone) wins a date with a French movie goddess (Carère) who happens to be the queen of the And in 1958’s Mardi Gras, Pat Boone starred as military school cadet who wins a date with a French movie goddess who just happens to be the queen of a Mardi Gras parade. On the darker side, there was the x-rated 1978 film Mardi Gras Massacre about a serial killer who roams the streets of NOLA, sacrificing women to a Peruvian god. 3. Mardi Gras (1958) – “Mardi Gras” is a musical comedy starring Pat Boone and Christine Carère. Boone plays a military school cadet who wins a date with a French film actress and “Queen of Mardi Gras” (played by Carère). The two fall in love, but her movie studio wants to capitalize on the romance for publicity’s sake. Mardi Gras: Directed by Edmund Goulding. With Pat Boone, Christine Carère, Tommy Sands, Sheree North. Military school cadet Boone wins a date with a French movie goddess (Carère) who happens to be the queen of the Mardi Gras parade. Mardi Gras, which is French for Fat Tuesday is a celebration that culminates each year 47 days before Easter. It is a world-renowned event that has been used as the backdrop or an essential plot element in many Hollywood movies. Which of these select movies that use Mardi Gras as a backdrop is your favorite one? Discuss the topic here. Amid all the booze that flows through New Orleans’ annual Mardi Gras celebration, it’s a wonder that more comedies haven’t been made about the antics that inevitably result. This hysterical movie stars Regina Hall, Queen Latifah, Tiffany Haddish and Jada Pinkett Smith as four friends who head to NOLA to rekindle their long-time friendship. You can officially watch this made-for-television movie on Tubi, but here's a little secret: YouTube has a much cleaner copy. Mardi Gras Massacre (1978) Mardi Gras Massacre [Severin Films] Here it is, the only movie that can take its place on a list for either Fat Tuesday or Halloween—a homegrown slasher with blood and nudity galore. A military school cadet wins a a contest for a date with a French film star, who will be the queen of the "Mardi Gras" parade in New Orleans. With Fred Clark Mardi Gras in New Orleans, you can’t miss the parades (here’s the parade schedule).The parades are at the very heart of Mardi Gras, and they’re a key part to experiencing the city at the time of year. A military school cadet wins a date with a French movie goddess, who happens to be the queen of the Mardi Gras Parade. The two fall in love, but then the movie studio wants to capitalize on it for publicity. The Billionaire's Masquerade: With Christine Oswald, Tyler Johnson Ellis, Hailey Swartwout, Michelle Neil. What happens at Mardi Gras stays at Mardi Gras, unless Sgt. Shelby Trudeau unknowingly marries a homeless man, not realizing he's actually billionaire Griffin Roy. "On Hostile Ground", a movie about an underground swamp fire that threatens to swallow the city during Mardi Gras. It was a made for TV movie, total cheese, but maybe worth it. "Girls Trip" - is that about Mardi Gras specifically? I didn't see it, but I know they did a bunch of "Mardi Gras-esque" things for the production. Q: In which musical film is Mardi Gras celebrated with extravagant costumes and floats? A: “Les Misérables” (2012) Q: What 1996 comedy features Mardi Gras as a key setting? A: “The People vs. Larry Flynt” Q: What movie features Mardi Gras celebrations at the climax, starring a well-known action hero? A: “Jaws 2” (1978) Mardi Gras Films for Mardi Gras — Deja Vu (2006) After Hurricane Katrina devastated New Orleans in 2005, the hit movie “Deja Vu” featured Denzel Washington and was filmed on location just months later. Ahead of the Super Bowl, here are the 12 most essential movies set in New Orleans, from madcap comedies like ‘Girls Trip’ to animated darlings like ‘The Princess and the Frog’. Hidden behind dazzling masks at Mardi Gras, Sergeant Shelby Trudeau and billionaire Griffin Roy let go of all inhibitions. Three years later, a desperate Mardi Gras is a film directed by Edmund Goulding with Pat Boone, Christine Carère, Tommy Sands, Sheree North . Year: 1958. Original title: Mardi Gras. Synopsis: A military school cadet wins a date with a French movie goddess, who happens to be the queen of the Mardi Gras Parade. Mardi Gras Reunion: Directed by Greg Galloway. With Towanda Braxton, Kamara Harper, G. Tremain Merrell, Rachelle Neal. 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