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Cadillac Records

R20081h 49mDarnell Martin
IMDb 7.0 · Rotten Tomatoes 66% · Metacritic 65

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The story of sex, violence, race and rock and roll in 1950s Chicago, and the exciting but turbulent lives of some of America's musical legends, including Muddy Waters, Leonard Chess, Little Walter, Howlin' Wolf, Etta James and Chuck Berry.

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Chicago, IllinoisRock 'n' RollWoman DirectorMusic

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Frequently asked questions

What is Cadillac Records (2008) about?

The story of sex, violence, race and rock and roll in 1950s Chicago, and the exciting but turbulent lives of some of America's musical legends, including Muddy Waters, Leonard Chess, Little Walter, Howlin' Wolf, Etta James and Chuck Berry.

Who stars in Cadillac Records?

Cadillac Records stars Adrien Brody (Leonard Chess), Jeffrey Wright (Muddy Waters), Gabrielle Union (Geneva Wade), Columbus Short (Little Walter), Cedric the Entertainer (Willie Dixon). The film was directed by Darnell Martin.

How long is Cadillac Records?

Cadillac Records has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2008. It is rated R.

Is Cadillac Records worth watching?

Cadillac Records holds an IMDb rating of 7.0/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 66. Fans of Drama, History, Music are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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