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Buddy Guy: The Blues Chase the Blues Away (2021): Cast & Ratings

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Buddy Guy: The Blues Chase the Blues Away is a 2021 biographical documentary directed by Charles Todd and Devin Chanda, starring Buddy Guy, Eric Clapton and Carlos Santana. It runs 1 hour 23 minutes. IMDb users rate it 8.0/10.

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Buddy Guy: The Blues Chase the Blues Away (2021) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 23m (83 min)
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Buddy Guy: The Blues Chase the Blues Away About?

The premise of Buddy Guy: The Blues Chase the Blues Away without spoilers.

This documentary chronicles the remarkable career of blues icon Buddy Guy, tracing his path from the Louisiana countryside to the heart of Chicago’s blues scene. He revisits pivotal moments, including his discovery of John Lee Hooker’s music and his friendships with Muddy Waters and Howlin' Wolf. Buddy Guy reflects on his electrifying stage presence, chart-topping hits, and collaborations with renowned artists such as Eric Clapton and Stevie Ray Vaughan, offering a glimpse into a life dedicated to the blues.

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Cast & crew

Buddy Guy: The Blues Chase the Blues Away Cast

Buddy Guy leads the cast, with Eric Clapton and Carlos Santana. Directed by Charles Todd, Devin Chanda and Matt Mitchener; 5 actors are credited in all.

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From the directors

More from the Directors of Buddy Guy: The Blues Chase the Blues Away

More films directed by the directors of Buddy Guy: The Blues Chase the Blues Away: Memes & Nightmares, Romeo Santos: King of Bachata, Behind The 1975’s ‘Notes on a Conditional Form’ and On the Record: 5 Seconds of Summer - Youngblood.

Ratings

Buddy Guy: The Blues Chase the Blues Away Reviews & Ratings

IMDb users rate Buddy Guy: The Blues Chase the Blues Away 8.0/10.

Videos

Buddy Guy: The Blues Chase the Blues Away Trailers & Videos

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FAQ

Buddy Guy: The Blues Chase the Blues Away FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, ratings and post-credit scenes of Buddy Guy: The Blues Chase the Blues Away, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Buddy Guy: The Blues Chase the Blues Away?

Buddy Guy: The Blues Chase the Blues Away runs 1 hour 23 minutes (83 minutes).

When was Buddy Guy: The Blues Chase the Blues Away released?

Buddy Guy: The Blues Chase the Blues Away was released on July 27, 2021.

Who directed Buddy Guy: The Blues Chase the Blues Away?

Buddy Guy: The Blues Chase the Blues Away was directed by Charles Todd, Devin Chanda and Matt Mitchener.

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Who is in the cast of Buddy Guy: The Blues Chase the Blues Away?

Buddy Guy: The Blues Chase the Blues Away stars Buddy Guy, Eric Clapton and Carlos Santana, among 5 credited actors.

How is Buddy Guy: The Blues Chase the Blues Away rated?

Buddy Guy: The Blues Chase the Blues Away has 8.0/10 on IMDb and 70% on TMDB.

Does Buddy Guy: The Blues Chase the Blues Away have a post-credit scene?

No. Buddy Guy: The Blues Chase the Blues Away has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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