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Bolden

R20191h 48mDan Pritzker
IMDb 5.5 · Rotten Tomatoes 70% · Metacritic 50

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"Where the music began"

A mythical account of the life of Buddy Bolden, the first Cornet King of New Orleans.

DramaMusic
JazzAsylumNew Orleans, LouisianaJazz Singer Or MusicianBiographyBased On True StoryTrumpetPsychiatryRagtime19th Century

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Frequently asked questions

What is Bolden (2019) about?

A mythical account of the life of Buddy Bolden, the first Cornet King of New Orleans.

Who stars in Bolden?

Bolden stars Gary Carr (Buddy Bolden), Michael Rooker (Pat McMurphy), Ian McShane (Judge Perry), Yaya DaCosta (Nora Bolden), Ser'Darius Blain (Willie Cornish). The film was directed by Dan Pritzker.

How long is Bolden?

Bolden has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2019. It is rated R.

Is Bolden worth watching?

Bolden holds an IMDb rating of 5.5/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 70. Fans of Drama, Music are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

Where can I watch Bolden?

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