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- The Blues Brothers (1980) Directed by John Landis. Starring John Belushi, Dan Aykroyd, Cab Calloway. Action, Adventure, Comedy (2h 13m) 7.9 on IMDb — 72% on RT.
- Jammin' the Blues (1944) Directed by Gjon Mili. Starring Lester Young, George "Red" Callender, Harry Edison. Documentary, Music, Short (10m) 7.9 on IMDb — N/A on RT.
- Leadbelly (1976) Directed by Gordon Parks. Starring Roger E. Mosley, Paul Benjamin, Madge Sinclair. Biography, Drama, Music (2h 6m) 7.2 on IMDb — N/A on RT.
- Cadillac Records (2008) Directed by Darnell Martin. Starring Adrien Brody, Jeffrey Wright, Beyoncé. Biography, Drama, Music (1h 49m) 7.0 on IMDb — 66% on RT.
Sep 23, 2022 · No, ‘A Jazzman’s Blues’ is not based on true events. It is an original story conceived by writer-director Tyler Perry, though it relies heavily on Perry’s personal experiences and on the very real issues faced by black people in the Jim Crow era.
- The Blues Brothers. Dan Aykroyd, John Belushi, John Candy. 138 votes. This classic musical comedy film showcases an unforgettable love story between two brothers, Jake and Elwood, who are on a mission to save the orphanage they grew up in.
- Crossroads. Steve Vai, Jami Gertz, Ralph Macchio. 107 votes. A young guitarist's journey to learn the secrets of the blues takes him on a life-changing adventure, as he encounters love, friendship, and his own demons.
- Ray. Jamie Foxx, Kerry Washington, Regina King. 66 votes. The inspiring biographical film about the life of Ray Charles delivers an intimate look into the soulful musician's tumultuous love life, as he navigates the challenges of fame and addiction.
- O Brother, Where Art Thou? George Clooney, John Turturro, Tim Blake Nelson. 75 votes. In this unique adaptation of Homer's Odyssey, three convicts escape from a chain gang and embark on an epic journey through the Deep South in search of love, redemption, and their own personal treasure.
List of films about blues music. Films dealing with blues history or prominently featuring blues music as a theme include: St. Louis Blues (1929): the only short movie with Bessie Smith. Blues in the Night (1941) Two Girls and a Sailor (1944) A Face in the Crowd (1957) Sounder (1972) Lady Sings The Blues (1972): about Billie Holiday.
Varsity Blues is a 1999 American coming-of-age sports comedy-drama film directed by Brian Robbins that follows a small-town high school football team through a tumultuous season, in which the players must deal with the pressures of adolescence and their football-obsessed community while having their overbearing coach constantly on their back.
The Blues Brothers is a 1980 American musical action comedy film directed by John Landis. It stars John Belushi as "Joliet" Jake Blues and Dan Aykroyd as his brother Elwood, characters developed from the recurring musical sketch "The Blues Brothers" on NBC's variety series Saturday Night Live.
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1. The Blues Brothers. 1980 2h 13m R. 7.9 (215K) Rate. 60 Metascore. Jake Blues rejoins with his brother Elwood after being released from prison, but the duo has just days to reunite their old R&B band and save the Catholic home where the two were raised, outrunning the police as they tear through Chicago.
