What is the duration of Leadbelly?

The duration of Leadbelly is 126 mins.

What is the original language of Leadbelly?

The original language of Leadbelly is English.

Who directed Leadbelly?

Leadbelly was directed by Gordon Parks.

Which studio made Leadbelly?

Leadbelly was produced by David Paradine Productions.

Leadbelly 1976

Q: Does Leadbelly have end credit scenes?

Leadbelly does not have end credit scenes.

Drama

Runtime

126 mins

Language

English

The documentary chronicles the life of blues and folk legend Huddie “Leadbelly” Leadbetter, tracing his rise from the 1920s through the 1940s. It reveals his hardships on Southern chain gangs and in prison, where his powerful songs—both written and performed there—secured his enduring fame.

David Paradine Productions

Studio

Gordon Parks

Director

Does Leadbelly have end credit scenes?

No!

Leadbelly does not have end credit scenes. You can leave when the credits roll.

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Madge Sinclair

Miss Eula

Roger E. Mosley

Huddie Ledbetter

Albert Hall

Dicklicker

Ernie Hudson

Archie

Art Evans

Blind Lemon Jefferson

Paul Benjamin

Wes Ledbetter

James Brodhead

John Lomax

Alan Manson

Prison Chief Guard

Lynn Hamilton

Sally Ledbetter

William Wintersole

Sheriff Gibbons

Rhetta Greene

Lethe

John Henry Faulk

Gov. Pat Neff

William Creamer

Conductor

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