Leadbelly
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.
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Movie Details
- Original Title: Leadbelly
- Genres: Drama
- Release Date: 1976-05-28
- Runtime: 126 minutes
- Rating: 6.1/10 (7 votes)
- Budget: $0
- Revenue: $0
- Production Companies: David Paradine Productions, Paramount Pictures
- Status: Released
- Popularity: 0.3586
- Languages: English
Cast & Crew
Roger E. Mosley
as Huddie Ledbetter
Paul Benjamin
as Wes Ledbetter
Madge Sinclair
as Miss Eula
Alan Manson
as Prison Chief Guard
Albert Hall
as Dicklicker
Art Evans
as Blind Lemon Jefferson
James Brodhead
as John Lomax
John Henry Faulk
as Gov. Pat Neff
Lynn Hamilton
as Sally Ledbetter
Ernie Hudson
as Archie
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Leadbelly?▼
Leadbelly is a Drama movie directed by . It was released on 1976-05-28.
Who are the main actors in Leadbelly?▼
The main cast includes Roger E. Mosley, Paul Benjamin, Madge Sinclair, Alan Manson, Albert Hall, .
Where can I watch Leadbelly online?▼
You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if Leadbelly is available.
Is Leadbelly based on a true story?▼
You can't bury a black legend like Leadbelly!
What is the IMDb rating of Leadbelly?▼
Leadbelly has an IMDb rating of 6.1/10 based on 7 votes.
What is the budget and revenue of Leadbelly?▼
The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.
Who composed the soundtrack for Leadbelly?▼
The soundtrack was composed by David Paradine Productions, Paramount Pictures. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.
Where was Leadbelly filmed?▼
Leadbelly was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.
How long is Leadbelly?▼
The total runtime of Leadbelly is 126 minutes.
Is Leadbelly suitable for kids?▼
The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.
Will there be a sequel to Leadbelly?▼
There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to Leadbelly.
Does Leadbelly have a post-credit scene?▼
Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!
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