Leadbelly
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Synopsis
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.
Details
- Gordon Parks
- May 28, 1976
- Released
- United States of America
- David Paradine Productions
- 2h 6m
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- YouTube
- Fandango At Home
Cast
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Roger E. MosleyHuddie Ledbetter -
James BrodheadJohn Lomax
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John McDonaldTom Pruitt
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Leonard WrentzGuard
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Ernie HudsonArchie -
Dana MannoMargaret Judd
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William WintersoleSheriff Gibbons
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Paul BenjaminWes Ledbetter -
Lynn HamiltonSally Ledbetter -
Carole LamondLaura May -
Melba EnglanderEvaline
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Pamela SingletonFat Bessie
