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The Upsetter: The Life and Music of Lee Scratch Perry (2008): Cast

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The Upsetter: The Life and Music of Lee Scratch Perry is a 2008 music documentary directed by Adam Bhala Lough and Ethan Higbee, starring Bob Marley, Benicio Del Toro and Lee Perry. It runs 1 hour 35 minutes.

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The Upsetter: The Life and Music of Lee Scratch Perry (2008) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 35m (95 min)
Genres
Music , Documentary
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Upsetter: The Life and Music of Lee Scratch Perry About?

The premise of The Upsetter: The Life and Music of Lee Scratch Perry without spoilers.

Chronicles the life of Lee “Scratch” Perry, a visionary musician who left his rural Jamaican upbringing for Kingston in the late 1950s, intent on breaking into the fledgling record scene. He forged a new sound that birthed reggae, discovered a young Bob Marley, and earned worldwide acclaim as both producer and solo artist, later collaborating with acts such as The Clash and Paul McCartney.

The Upsetter: The Life and Music of Lee Scratch Perry Themes & Keywords

· 19 tags
  • reggae music
  • legend
  • jamaican
  • drugs
  • miming
  • lip syncing
  • spirituality
  • rastafari
  • ska
  • punk
  • electronic music
  • song
+7 more
  • singing
  • singer
  • musician
  • switzerland
  • artist
  • reggae
  • jamaica
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Cast & crew

The Upsetter: The Life and Music of Lee Scratch Perry Cast & Characters

Bob Marley leads the cast, with Benicio Del Toro as Narrator (voice) and Lee Perry. Directed by Adam Bhala Lough and Ethan Higbee; 5 actors are credited in all.

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From the directors

More from Adam Bhala Lough and Ethan Higbee

More films directed by Adam Bhala Lough and Ethan Higbee, best-rated first: Alt-Right: Age of Rage, The New Radical, Bomb the System and Motivation 3: The Next Generation.

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The Upsetter: The Life and Music of Lee Scratch Perry Trailers & Videos

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The Upsetter: The Life and Music of Lee Scratch Perry FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Upsetter: The Life and Music of Lee Scratch Perry, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Upsetter: The Life and Music of Lee Scratch Perry?

The Upsetter: The Life and Music of Lee Scratch Perry runs 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).

When was The Upsetter: The Life and Music of Lee Scratch Perry released?

The Upsetter: The Life and Music of Lee Scratch Perry was released on March 1, 2008.

Who directed The Upsetter: The Life and Music of Lee Scratch Perry?

The Upsetter: The Life and Music of Lee Scratch Perry was directed by Adam Bhala Lough and Ethan Higbee.

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Who is in the cast of The Upsetter: The Life and Music of Lee Scratch Perry?

The Upsetter: The Life and Music of Lee Scratch Perry stars Bob Marley, Benicio Del Toro as Narrator (voice) and Lee Perry, among 5 credited actors.

Does The Upsetter: The Life and Music of Lee Scratch Perry have a post-credit scene?

No. The Upsetter: The Life and Music of Lee Scratch Perry has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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