Waiting

Satchmo the Great

19571h 3m
IMDb 8.1

Is it for me?

Sign in to check how this title fits your taste.

Synopsis

In this 1957 biography film of the jazz-great Louis "Satchmo" Armstrong, he and his band tour the world as American good-will ambassadors bring jazz at its best to the people of the world. Within the film, the life of Louis Armstrong is portrayed through the music. One of the outstanding scenes in this "biography/docudrama" shows blind songwriter W. C. Handy, with tears streaming down his face, as Armstrong, backed by Leonard Bernstein leading the New York Philharmonic Orchestra, play Handy's immortal "St. Louis Blues."

MusicDocumentary

Ask Ray About This

Similar titles for me

Personalized recommendations based on your taste

What I'll love (and hate)

Honest personalized pros and cons

If I loved this...

Your next watch to keep the feeling

More from these creators

Director, writer, and cast filmography

Convince a skeptic

Arguments to get potential cowatcher on board

Hidden details

Easter eggs and things you missed

Where to Watch

Unlock Streaming Availability

Sign up and add your streaming services to instantly see where you can watch this title – no searching, no guessing.

Credits

Cast

Crew

Additional Info

External Links

IMDb

Similar Titles

Frequently asked questions

What is Satchmo the Great (1957) about?

In this 1957 biography film of the jazz-great Louis "Satchmo" Armstrong, he and his band tour the world as American good-will ambassadors bring jazz at its best to the people of the world. Within the film, the life of Louis Armstrong is portrayed through the music. One of the outstanding scenes in this "biography/docudrama" shows blind songwriter W. C. Handy, with tears streaming down his face,…

Who stars in Satchmo the Great?

Satchmo the Great stars Louis Armstrong, Leonard Bernstein, Edward R. Murrow.

How long is Satchmo the Great?

Satchmo the Great has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1957.

Is Satchmo the Great worth watching?

Satchmo the Great holds an IMDb rating of 8.1/10. Fans of Music, Documentary are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

Where can I watch Satchmo the Great?

Streaming availability for Satchmo the Great changes by country and service. TasteRay tracks where it is available across Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, Max, Apple TV+ and 50+ other platforms — the current options for your country are shown on this page.