Lackawanna Blues(2005)
In the songs of life, every note matters.
Lackawanna Blues Synopsis
In a story fueled by rhythm and blues, a young boy's life is shaped by love and the stories of a cast of characters in the boarding house where he lives in 1960s Lackawanna, New York.
Lackawanna Blues (2005) is a drama, music and tv movie film directed by George C. Wolfe, released on January 26, 2005 with a runtime of 1h 35m. It stars S. Epatha Merkerson, Marcus Carl Franklin, Yasiin Bey and Carmen Ejogo. Viewers rate it 5.9 out of 10 across 31 ratings.
- Director:
- George C. Wolfe
- Writers:
- Ruben Santiago-Hudson
- Producers:
- Nellie Nugiel
- Cinematographer:
- Ivan Strasburg
- Composer:
- Meshell Ndegeocello
- Production:
- HBO Films, Good Shepherd Entertainment, Bellah Films
- Status:
- Released
Lackawanna Blues (2005) Trailer
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Lackawanna Blues Cast & Crew
Main cast
S. Epatha Merkerson
as Rachel 'Nanny' Crosby
Marcus Carl Franklin
as Ruben Santiago Jr.
Yasiin Bey
as The Bandleader
Carmen Ejogo
as Alean
Louis Gossett Jr.
as Ol'lem Taylor
Macy Gray
as Pauline
Terrence Howard
as Bill Crosby
Ernie Hudson
as Dick Barrymore
Rosie Perez
as Bertha
Liev Schreiber
as Ulysses Ford
Jimmy Smits
as Ruben Santiago Sr.
Patricia Wettig
as Laura's Mother
Key crew
Directed by George C. Wolfe, written by Ruben Santiago-Hudson, produced by Nellie Nugiel.
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Lackawanna Blues Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.9/10 from 31 ratings.
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Lackawanna Blues – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Lackawanna Blues online?
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Who stars in Lackawanna Blues?
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The main cast of Lackawanna Blues (2005) includes S. Epatha Merkerson, Marcus Carl Franklin, Yasiin Bey, Carmen Ejogo and Louis Gossett Jr.. The film was directed by George C. Wolfe. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Lackawanna Blues released?
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Lackawanna Blues was released on January 26, 2005 and runs for 1h 35m.
Is Lackawanna Blues worth watching?
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Lackawanna Blues (2005) holds an average rating of 5.9 out of 10 from 31 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, music and tv movie films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Lackawanna Blues?
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