A Well Spent Life(1971)
A Well Spent Life Synopsis
A musical portrait of Texas blues songster Mance Lipscomb.
A Well Spent Life (1971) is a documentary and music film directed by Skip Gerson, released on March 11, 1971 with a runtime of 44m. It stars Mance Lipscomb, Elnora Lipscomb, Hattie Franklin and Alfred Franklin. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 14 ratings.
- Director:
- Skip Gerson
- Production:
- Flower Films
- Status:
- Released
A Well Spent Life Cast & Crew
Main cast
Mance Lipscomb
as Himself
- Elnora Lipscomb
Elnora Lipscomb
as Herself
- Hattie Franklin
Hattie Franklin
as Herself
- Alfred Franklin
Alfred Franklin
as Himself
Key crew
Directed by Skip Gerson.
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A Well Spent Life Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.7/10 from 14 ratings.
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A Well Spent Life – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch A Well Spent Life online?
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A Well Spent Life (1971) is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in A Well Spent Life?
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The main cast of A Well Spent Life (1971) includes Mance Lipscomb, Elnora Lipscomb, Hattie Franklin and Alfred Franklin. The film was directed by Skip Gerson. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was A Well Spent Life released?
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A Well Spent Life was released on March 11, 1971 and runs for 44m.
Is A Well Spent Life worth watching?
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A Well Spent Life (1971) holds an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 14 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary and music films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.