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The Blues Under the Skin (1973): Cast

The Blues Under the Skin (1973) movie poster

The Blues Under the Skin is a 1973 music documentary directed by Roviros Manthoulis, starring B.B. King as Bluesman. It runs 1 hour 28 minutes.

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The Blues Under the Skin (1973) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 28m (88 min)
Genres
Music , Drama , Documentary
Original language
French
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Blues Under the Skin About?

The premise of The Blues Under the Skin without spoilers.

Blurring the line between documentary and fiction, the film follows a young couple, Onike Lee and Roland Sanchez, as they struggle against poverty and prejudice that keep them from happiness. Using a hybrid style that blends real observation with staged scenes, it shows how their fight with socioeconomic barriers and bias exacts an emotional toll.

The Blues Under the Skin Themes & Keywords

· 7 tags
  • reenactment
  • couple
  • love
  • young
  • delta blues
  • blues
  • blues music
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Cast & crew

The Blues Under the Skin Cast & Characters

B.B. King plays Bluesman in The Blues Under the Skin. Directed by Roviros Manthoulis.

From the director

More from Roviros Manthoulis

More films directed by Roviros Manthoulis: The Blues Under the Skin, Face to Face, Hands Up, Hitler and Madame Mayor.

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FAQ

The Blues Under the Skin FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Blues Under the Skin, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Blues Under the Skin?

The Blues Under the Skin runs 1 hour 28 minutes (88 minutes).

When was The Blues Under the Skin released?

The Blues Under the Skin was released on August 29, 1973.

Who directed The Blues Under the Skin?

The Blues Under the Skin was directed by Roviros Manthoulis.

More films by Roviros Manthoulis

Who is in the cast of The Blues Under the Skin?

The Blues Under the Skin stars B.B. King as Bluesman.

Does The Blues Under the Skin have a post-credit scene?

No. The Blues Under the Skin has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Blues Under the Skin in?

The original language of The Blues Under the Skin is French.

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