Leadbelly

1976 2h 6m ★6.4

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.

Release Date May 28, 1976
Runtime 2h 6m
Language English
Director Gordon Parks
Category Drama
Rating 6.4 / 10 (TMDb)
Year 1976
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