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Leadbelly

PG19762h 6mGordon Parks
IMDb 7.2

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"You can't bury a black legend like 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.

Drama
BiographyBlues Music

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What is Leadbelly (1976) about?

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.

Who stars in Leadbelly?

Leadbelly stars Roger E. Mosley (Huddie Ledbetter), James Brodhead (John Lomax), John McDonald (Tom Pruitt), Leonard Wrentz (Guard), Ernie Hudson (Archie). The film was directed by Gordon Parks.

How long is Leadbelly?

Leadbelly has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 1976. It is rated PG.

Is Leadbelly worth watching?

Leadbelly holds an IMDb rating of 7.2/10. Fans of Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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