Leadbelly (1976)

Directed by Gordon Parks

⏱ 126 min

Drama

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⭐ 6.4 · TMDB rating

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TMDB: 6.4/10 (8 votes)

Available on: TCM, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, JustWatch TV.

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What is Leadbelly 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.
Where can I watch Leadbelly?: Available on: TCM, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, JustWatch TV.
When was Leadbelly released?: 1976-05-28

Overview

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.