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Watch Leadbelly (1976) Online

6.48 votes1976PG2h 6mDramaIMDb

Synopsis

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

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

Top Billed Cast

Roger E. Mosley
Huddie Ledbetter
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James Brodhead
John Lomax
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John McDonald
Tom Pruitt
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Leonard Wrentz
Guard
Ernie Hudson
Archie
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Dana Manno
Margaret Judd
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William Wintersole
Sheriff Gibbons
Paul Benjamin
Wes Ledbetter
Lynn Hamilton
Sally Ledbetter
Carole Lamond
Laura May
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Melba Englander
Evaline
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Pamela Singleton
Fat Bessie
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Rozaa Jean
Sugar Tit
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Nat Williams
Albert
Madge Sinclair
Miss Eula
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George Williams
Shorty
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Timothy Pickard
Gray Man
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Rhetta Greene
Lethe
Art Evans
Blind Lemon Jefferson
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William Creamer
Conductor

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Is Leadbelly available to watch online?

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What year was Leadbelly released?

Leadbelly was released in 1976.

How long is Leadbelly?

Leadbelly has a runtime of 2h 6m.

What genre is Leadbelly?

Leadbelly is classified as Drama.

What is the age rating for Leadbelly?

Leadbelly is rated PG.