Movie

Leadbelly

“You can't bury a black legend like Leadbelly!”

★ 6.4(8)19762h 6m

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Good to know

Director: Gordon Parks
Release date: 1976-05-28
Runtime: 2h 6m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: David Paradine Productions

Leadbelly — trailer

About Leadbelly

Leadbelly is a 1976 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Gordon Parks, starring Roger E. Mosley, James Brodhead and John McDonald. It has a runtime of 2 hours 6 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.4/10 from 8 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Leadbelly in Japan — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

Roger E. Mosley

Huddie Ledbetter

James Brodhead

John Lomax

John McDonald

Tom Pruitt

Leonard Wrentz

Guard

Ernie Hudson

Archie

Dana Manno

Margaret Judd

William Wintersole

Sheriff Gibbons

Paul Benjamin

Wes Ledbetter

Lynn Hamilton

Sally Ledbetter

Carole Lamond

Laura May

Melba Englander

Evaline

Pamela Singleton

Fat Bessie

Themes & keywords

biographyblues music

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Leadbelly in Japan?+

Leadbelly is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Japan. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Leadbelly on Netflix?+

Leadbelly is not on Netflix in Japan right now.

How long is Leadbelly?+

Leadbelly has a runtime of 2 hours 6 minutes (126 minutes).

Who stars in Leadbelly?+

Leadbelly stars Roger E. Mosley, James Brodhead, John McDonald, Leonard Wrentz and Ernie Hudson.

When did Leadbelly come out?+

Leadbelly is a 1976 movie directed by Gordon Parks.

What genre is Leadbelly?+

Leadbelly is Drama film.

Who directed Leadbelly?+

Leadbelly was directed by Gordon Parks.