Movie

Satchmo: The Life of Louis Armstrong

“Master of American Music”

★ 7.0(1)19921h 26m

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Good to know

Director: Kendrick Simmons, Gary Giddins
Release date: 1992-01-01
Runtime: 1h 26m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Toby byron/Multiprises

About Satchmo: The Life of Louis Armstrong

Satchmo: The Life of Louis Armstrong is a 1992 movie in the Documentary, Music and TV Movie genres, directed by Kendrick Simmons and Gary Giddins, starring Louis Armstrong, Hattie Winston and Melvin Van Peebles. It has a runtime of 1 hour 26 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.0/10 from 1 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Satchmo: The Life of Louis Armstrong in Thailand — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Satchmo. There are few people in this country - or around the world - who will not recognize that name. Louis Armstrong embodied 20th-century American culture. He revolutionized the world of music and became one of the nation's most influential entertainers. No other performer of his era has such a profound effect as a singer as well as an instrumentalist.

Cast

Louis Armstrong

Self (archival footage)

Hattie Winston

Narrator (voice)

Melvin Van Peebles

Louis Armstrong (voice)

Tony Bennett

Self

Wynton Marsalis

Self

Dave Brubeck

Self

Dexter Gordon

Self

Themes & keywords

jazzpop culturejazz singer or musicianbiographymusic historyusa historytrumpet playermusic documentaryblack musicafrican american musicianafrican american progress

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Satchmo: The Life of Louis Armstrong in Thailand?+

Satchmo: The Life of Louis Armstrong is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Thailand. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Satchmo: The Life of Louis Armstrong on Netflix?+

Satchmo: The Life of Louis Armstrong is not on Netflix in Thailand right now.

How long is Satchmo: The Life of Louis Armstrong?+

Satchmo: The Life of Louis Armstrong has a runtime of 1 hour 26 minutes (86 minutes).

Who stars in Satchmo: The Life of Louis Armstrong?+

Satchmo: The Life of Louis Armstrong stars Louis Armstrong, Hattie Winston, Melvin Van Peebles, Tony Bennett and Wynton Marsalis.

When did Satchmo: The Life of Louis Armstrong come out?+

Satchmo: The Life of Louis Armstrong is a 1992 movie directed by Kendrick Simmons and Gary Giddins.

What genre is Satchmo: The Life of Louis Armstrong?+

Satchmo: The Life of Louis Armstrong is Documentary, Music and TV Movie film.

Who directed Satchmo: The Life of Louis Armstrong?+

Satchmo: The Life of Louis Armstrong was directed by Kendrick Simmons and Gary Giddins.