Leadbelly
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.
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Leadbelly
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
May 28, 1976
Runtime
2h 6m
Genres
Drama
User Score
62%
Original Title
Leadbelly
Production Companies
David Paradine Productions, Paramount Pictures
Director
Gordon Parks
Description
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
Crew
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