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Satchmo: The Life of Louis Armstrong

Satchmo: The Life of Louis Armstrong

Master of American Music

Satchmo. There are few people in this country - or around the world - who will not recognize that name. Louis Armstrong embodied 20th-century American culture. He revolutionized the world of music and became one of the nation's most influential entertainers. No other performer of his era has such a profound effect as a singer as well as an instrumentalist.

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: Satchmo: The Life of Louis Armstrong
  • Genres: Documentary, Music, TV Movie
  • Release Date: 1992-01-01
  • Runtime: 86 minutes
  • Rating: 7/10 (1 votes)
  • Budget: $0
  • Revenue: $0
  • Production Companies: Toby byron/Multiprises, Taurus Film, Eagle Rock Entertainment, Merrywidow Films, Thirteen, Unladylike Productions, LLC, PBS, 1515 Productions Limited, Artemis Rising, DeepFocus Productions Inc.
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 0.2868
  • Languages: English, Italian

Cast & Crew

Louis Armstrong

Louis Armstrong

as Self (archival footage)

Hattie Winston

Hattie Winston

as Narrator (voice)

Melvin Van Peebles

Melvin Van Peebles

as Louis Armstrong (voice)

Tony Bennett

Tony Bennett

as Self

Wynton Marsalis

Wynton Marsalis

as Self

Dave Brubeck

Dave Brubeck

as Self

Dexter Gordon

Dexter Gordon

as Self

Gallery

Movie scene

External Links

Keywords

jazzpop culturejazz singer or musicianbiographymusic historyusa historytrumpet playermusic documentarycultural iconblack musicafrican american musicianafrican american progress

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Satchmo: The Life of Louis Armstrong?

Satchmo: The Life of Louis Armstrong is a Documentary, Music, TV Movie movie directed by . It was released on 1992-01-01.

Who are the main actors in Satchmo: The Life of Louis Armstrong?

The main cast includes Louis Armstrong, Hattie Winston, Melvin Van Peebles, Tony Bennett, Wynton Marsalis, .

Where can I watch Satchmo: The Life of Louis Armstrong online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if Satchmo: The Life of Louis Armstrong is available.

Is Satchmo: The Life of Louis Armstrong based on a true story?

Master of American Music

What is the IMDb rating of Satchmo: The Life of Louis Armstrong?

Satchmo: The Life of Louis Armstrong has an IMDb rating of 7/10 based on 1 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of Satchmo: The Life of Louis Armstrong?

The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for Satchmo: The Life of Louis Armstrong?

The soundtrack was composed by Toby byron/Multiprises, Taurus Film, Eagle Rock Entertainment, Merrywidow Films, Thirteen, Unladylike Productions, LLC, PBS, 1515 Productions Limited, Artemis Rising, DeepFocus Productions Inc.. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was Satchmo: The Life of Louis Armstrong filmed?

Satchmo: The Life of Louis Armstrong was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is Satchmo: The Life of Louis Armstrong?

The total runtime of Satchmo: The Life of Louis Armstrong is 86 minutes.

Is Satchmo: The Life of Louis Armstrong suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to Satchmo: The Life of Louis Armstrong?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to Satchmo: The Life of Louis Armstrong.

Does Satchmo: The Life of Louis Armstrong have a post-credit scene?

Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!

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