6.4Leadbelly · 1976
Leadbelly (1976) is a Drama film directed by Gordon Parks, starring Roger E. Mosley, James Brodhead, John McDonald.
Drama
6.4Overview
The life of Blues and folk singer Huddie Leadbetter, nicknamed Leadbelly is recounted. Covering the good times and bad from his 20s to 40s. Much of that time was spent on chain gangs in the south. Even in prison he became well known for the songs he had composed and sung during and before the time he spent there.
Cast
Roger E. Mosley, James Brodhead, John McDonald, Leonard Wrentz, Ernie Hudson, Dana Manno, William Wintersole, Paul Benjamin
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What is "Leadbelly" about?
The life of Blues and folk singer Huddie Leadbetter, nicknamed Leadbelly is recounted. Covering the good times and bad from his 20s to 40s. Much of that time was spent on chain gangs in the south. Even in prison he became well known for the songs he had composed and sung during and before the time he spent there.
When was "Leadbelly" released?
Leadbelly was released in 1976.
Who stars in "Leadbelly"?
The cast includes Roger E. Mosley, James Brodhead, John McDonald, Leonard Wrentz.
