Movie

The Wonderful World of Louis Armstrong

19991h 4m

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Director: John Akomfrah
Release date: 1999-08-27
Runtime: 1h 4m
Language: English
Status: Released

About The Wonderful World of Louis Armstrong

The Wonderful World of Louis Armstrong is a 1999 movie, directed by John Akomfrah, starring Danny Glover, Louis Armstrong and Lillian Hardin. It has a runtime of 1 hour 4 minutes. Below you can see where to watch The Wonderful World of Louis Armstrong in South Africa — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Louis Armstrong is one of the most recognizable figures in jazz, with his incomparable trumpet playing and beaming smile. This video profiles Armstrong from his humble beginnings in New Orleans through his career as America's Ambassador of Good Will. Film clips, vintage photographs and interviews with family, friends, fellow musicians and Armstrong himself are woven together to tell the story of this legendary personality.

Cast

Danny Glover

Narrator (voice)

Louis Armstrong

Self (archive footage)

Lillian Hardin

Self

Gary Giddins

Self

Stanley Crouch

Self

George Avakian

Self

Laurence Bergreen

Self

Mollyne Karnofsky

Self

Milton Gabler

Self

Jack Bradley

Self

John Barry

Self

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Wonderful World of Louis Armstrong in South Africa?+

The Wonderful World of Louis Armstrong is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in South Africa. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Wonderful World of Louis Armstrong on Netflix?+

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How long is The Wonderful World of Louis Armstrong?+

The Wonderful World of Louis Armstrong has a runtime of 1 hour 4 minutes (64 minutes).

Who stars in The Wonderful World of Louis Armstrong?+

The Wonderful World of Louis Armstrong stars Danny Glover, Louis Armstrong, Lillian Hardin, Gary Giddins and Stanley Crouch.

When did The Wonderful World of Louis Armstrong come out?+

The Wonderful World of Louis Armstrong is a 1999 movie directed by John Akomfrah.

Who directed The Wonderful World of Louis Armstrong?+

The Wonderful World of Louis Armstrong was directed by John Akomfrah.