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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.
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About Leadbelly- How long is Leadbelly?
- Leadbelly runs 2 hours and 6 minutes (126 minutes).
- Who directed Leadbelly?
- Leadbelly was directed by Gordon Parks.
- Who is in the cast of Leadbelly?
- Leadbelly stars Roger E. Mosley as Huddie Ledbetter, James Brodhead as John Lomax and John McDonald as Tom Pruitt.
- What language is Leadbelly in?
- Leadbelly is in English.
- Is Leadbelly family friendly?
- Mostly. It is rated PG, so some material may not suit young children.
- Is Leadbelly based on a true story?
- Yes. Leadbelly is based on real people and events.
- Where can I watch Leadbelly?
- Leadbelly is not streaming on a subscription service in the United States right now, but it may be available to rent or buy. See Stream above for your country.
- When was Leadbelly released?
- Leadbelly was released on May 28, 1976.
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