Cadillac Records(2008)
Cadillac Records Synopsis
The story of sex, violence, race and rock and roll in 1950s Chicago, and the exciting but turbulent lives of some of America's musical legends, including Muddy Waters, Leonard Chess, Little Walter, Howlin' Wolf, Etta James and Chuck Berry.
Cadillac Records (2008) is a drama, history and music film directed by Darnell Martin, released on December 5, 2008 with a runtime of 1h 49m. It stars Adrien Brody, Jeffrey Wright, Gabrielle Union and Columbus Short. Viewers rate it 7.1 out of 10 across 487 ratings.
- Director:
- Darnell Martin
- Writers:
- Darnell Martin
- Producers:
- Andrew Lack, Sofia Sondervan
- Cinematographer:
- Anastas N. Michos
- Composer:
- Terence Blanchard
- Production:
- Parkwood Entertainment
- Budget:
- $12,000,000
- Revenue:
- $8,880,045
- Status:
- Released
Cadillac Records (2008) Trailer
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Cadillac Records Cast & Crew
Main cast
Adrien Brody
as Leonard Chess
Jeffrey Wright
as Muddy Waters
Gabrielle Union
as Geneva Wade
Columbus Short
as Little Walter
Cedric the Entertainer
as Willie Dixon
Emmanuelle Chriqui
as Revetta Chess
Eamonn Walker
as Howlin' Wolf
Tammy Blanchard
as Isabelle Allen
Eric Bogosian
as Alan Freed
Norman Reedus
as Chess Engineer
Yasiin Bey
as Chuck Berry
Beyoncé
as Etta James
Key crew
Directed by Darnell Martin, written by Darnell Martin, produced by Andrew Lack and Sofia Sondervan.
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Cadillac Records Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.1/10 from 487 ratings.
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Cadillac Records – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Cadillac Records online?
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Cadillac Records (2008) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home and Spectrum On Demand. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Cadillac Records?
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The main cast of Cadillac Records (2008) includes Adrien Brody, Jeffrey Wright, Gabrielle Union, Columbus Short and Cedric the Entertainer. The film was directed by Darnell Martin. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Cadillac Records released?
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Cadillac Records was released on December 5, 2008 and runs for 1h 49m.
Is Cadillac Records worth watching?
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Cadillac Records (2008) holds an average rating of 7.1 out of 10 from 487 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, history and music films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Cadillac Records?
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Yes. The official Cadillac Records trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.