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Scruggs: A Festival of Music (1972): Cast

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Scruggs: A Festival of Music is a 1972 music documentary directed by David Hoffman, starring Earl Scruggs, Bill Monroe and Doc Watson. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes.

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Scruggs: A Festival of Music (1972) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 30m (90 min)
Director
David Hoffman
Genres
Music , Documentary
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Scruggs: A Festival of Music About?

The premise of Scruggs: A Festival of Music without spoilers.

The musical documentary captures legendary banjoist Earl Scruggs, bluegrass pioneer Bill Monroe, Scruggs’ son Randy, folk virtuoso Doc Watson and his son Merle as they play and sing in relaxed, informal sessions. It also features performances by Bob Dylan, Joan Baez, The Byrds and several other artists.

Scruggs: A Festival of Music Themes & Keywords

· 1 tag
  • bluegrass music
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Cast & crew

Scruggs: A Festival of Music Cast

Earl Scruggs leads the cast, with Bill Monroe and Doc Watson. Directed by David Hoffman; 7 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in Scruggs: A Festival of Music

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From the director

More from David Hoffman

More films directed by David Hoffman, best-rated first: Sputnik Mania, 20/20 Presents Black Panther: In Search of Wakanda, Matthew Perry: The Diane Sawyer Interview and Sing Sing Thanksgiving.

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Scruggs: A Festival of Music Also Known As

2 alternative titles: “Earl Scruggs: The Bluegrass Legend - Family & Friends” and “The Complete Earl Scruggs Story”.

Also known as
  • Earl Scruggs: The Bluegrass Legend - Family & Friends
  • The Complete Earl Scruggs Story

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Scruggs: A Festival of Music FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Scruggs: A Festival of Music, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Scruggs: A Festival of Music?

Scruggs: A Festival of Music runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).

When was Scruggs: A Festival of Music released?

Scruggs: A Festival of Music was released on June 1, 1972.

Who directed Scruggs: A Festival of Music?

Scruggs: A Festival of Music was directed by David Hoffman.

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Who is in the cast of Scruggs: A Festival of Music?

Scruggs: A Festival of Music stars Earl Scruggs, Bill Monroe and Doc Watson, among 7 credited actors.

Does Scruggs: A Festival of Music have a post-credit scene?

No. Scruggs: A Festival of Music has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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