Movie

Lackawanna Blues

“In the songs of life, every note matters.”

★ 5.9(30)20051h 35m

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Good to know

Director: George C. Wolfe
Release date: 2005-01-26
Runtime: 1h 35m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: HBO Films

Lackawanna Blues — trailer

About Lackawanna Blues

Lackawanna Blues is a 2005 movie in the Drama, Music and TV Movie genres, directed by George C. Wolfe, starring S. Epatha Merkerson, Marcus Carl Franklin and Yasiin Bey. It has a runtime of 1 hour 35 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.9/10 from 30 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Lackawanna Blues in Netherlands — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

In a story fueled by rhythm and blues, a young boy's life is shaped by love and the stories of a cast of characters in the boarding house where he lives in 1960s Lackawanna, New York.

Cast

S. Epatha Merkerson

Rachel 'Nanny' Crosby

Marcus Carl Franklin

Ruben Santiago Jr.

Yasiin Bey

The Bandleader

Carmen Ejogo

Alean

Louis Gossett Jr.

Ol'lem Taylor

Macy Gray

Pauline

Terrence Howard

Bill Crosby

Ernie Hudson

Dick Barrymore

Rosie Perez

Bertha

Liev Schreiber

Ulysses Ford

Jimmy Smits

Ruben Santiago Sr.

Patricia Wettig

Laura's Mother

Themes & keywords

nostalgiccandidthoughtfulsomberreflectivecautionaryinspirationalwistfulintimatedramaticreminiscentintenseromanticadmiringadoring

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Lackawanna Blues in Netherlands?+

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

Is Lackawanna Blues on Netflix?+

Lackawanna Blues is not on Netflix in Netherlands right now.

How long is Lackawanna Blues?+

Lackawanna Blues has a runtime of 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).

Who stars in Lackawanna Blues?+

Lackawanna Blues stars S. Epatha Merkerson, Marcus Carl Franklin, Yasiin Bey, Carmen Ejogo and Louis Gossett Jr..

When did Lackawanna Blues come out?+

Lackawanna Blues is a 2005 movie directed by George C. Wolfe.

What genre is Lackawanna Blues?+

Lackawanna Blues is Drama, Music and TV Movie film.

Who directed Lackawanna Blues?+

Lackawanna Blues was directed by George C. Wolfe.