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The Howlin’ Wolf Story: The Secret History of Rock & Roll (2003): Cast

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The Howlin’ Wolf Story: The Secret History of Rock & Roll is a 2003 music documentary directed by Don McGlynn, starring Muddy Waters, Howlin' Wolf and Sam Phillips. It runs 1 hour 28 minutes.

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The Howlin’ Wolf Story: The Secret History of Rock & Roll (2003) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 28m (88 min)
Director
Don McGlynn
Genres
Documentary , Music
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Howlin’ Wolf Story: The Secret History of Rock & Roll About?

The premise of The Howlin’ Wolf Story: The Secret History of Rock & Roll without spoilers.

Second only to Muddy Waters among Mississippi Delta singers who migrated north and helped forge urban electric blues, Wolf was a massive, commanding presence with a unique, booming voice that shaped generations of rock & roll. The 90‑minute documentary highlights his lasting impact and includes a bonus feature exploring his famed rivalry.

The Howlin’ Wolf Story: The Secret History of Rock & Roll Themes & Keywords

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  • legend
  • rock
  • chicago illinois
  • blues
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Cast & crew

The Howlin’ Wolf Story: The Secret History of Rock & Roll Cast

Muddy Waters leads the cast, with Howlin' Wolf and Sam Phillips. Directed by Don McGlynn; 6 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in The Howlin’ Wolf Story: The Secret History of Rock & Roll

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From the director

More from Don McGlynn

More films directed by Don McGlynn, best-rated first: Rejoice and Shout, Louis Prima: The Wildest!, Charles Mingus: Triumph of the Underdog and Art Pepper: Notes from a Jazz Survivor.

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The Howlin’ Wolf Story: The Secret History of Rock & Roll Also Known As

2 alternative titles: “The Howlin' Wolf Story - The Secret History of Rock & Roll” and “The Howlin' Wolf Story”.

Also known as
  • The Howlin' Wolf Story - The Secret History of Rock & Roll
  • The Howlin' Wolf Story

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The Howlin’ Wolf Story: The Secret History of Rock & Roll FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Howlin’ Wolf Story: The Secret History of Rock & Roll, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Howlin’ Wolf Story: The Secret History of Rock & Roll?

The Howlin’ Wolf Story: The Secret History of Rock & Roll runs 1 hour 28 minutes (88 minutes).

When was The Howlin’ Wolf Story: The Secret History of Rock & Roll released?

The Howlin’ Wolf Story: The Secret History of Rock & Roll was released on November 4, 2003.

Who directed The Howlin’ Wolf Story: The Secret History of Rock & Roll?

The Howlin’ Wolf Story: The Secret History of Rock & Roll was directed by Don McGlynn.

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Who is in the cast of The Howlin’ Wolf Story: The Secret History of Rock & Roll?

The Howlin’ Wolf Story: The Secret History of Rock & Roll stars Muddy Waters, Howlin' Wolf and Sam Phillips, among 6 credited actors.

Does The Howlin’ Wolf Story: The Secret History of Rock & Roll have a post-credit scene?

No. The Howlin’ Wolf Story: The Secret History of Rock & Roll has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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