The Blues Accordin' to Lightnin' Hopkins(1968)
The Blues Accordin' to Lightnin' Hopkins Synopsis
A musical portrait of Texas bluesman 'Lightnin' Hopkins. The film includes interviews and a performance by Hopkins. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 2002.
The Blues Accordin' to Lightnin' Hopkins (1968) is a documentary and music film directed by Les Blank, released on December 20, 1968 with a runtime of 31m. It stars Lightnin' Hopkins, Billy Bizor, Mance Lipscomb and Ruth Ames. Viewers rate it 7.9 out of 10 across 23 ratings.
- Director:
- Les Blank
- Producers:
- Les Blank
- Cinematographer:
- Les Blank
- Production:
- Flower Films
- Status:
- Released
The Blues Accordin' to Lightnin' Hopkins Cast & Crew
Main cast
Lightnin' Hopkins
as Self
- Billy Bizor
Billy Bizor
as Self
Mance Lipscomb
as Self
- Ruth Ames
Ruth Ames
as Self (as Ruth 'Blues' Ames)
Key crew
Directed by Les Blank, produced by Les Blank.
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The Blues Accordin' to Lightnin' Hopkins Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.9/10 from 23 ratings.
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The Blues Accordin' to Lightnin' Hopkins – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Blues Accordin' to Lightnin' Hopkins online?
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The Blues Accordin' to Lightnin' Hopkins (1968) is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Blues Accordin' to Lightnin' Hopkins?
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The main cast of The Blues Accordin' to Lightnin' Hopkins (1968) includes Lightnin' Hopkins, Billy Bizor, Mance Lipscomb and Ruth Ames. The film was directed by Les Blank. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Blues Accordin' to Lightnin' Hopkins released?
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The Blues Accordin' to Lightnin' Hopkins was released on December 20, 1968 and runs for 31m.
Is The Blues Accordin' to Lightnin' Hopkins worth watching?
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The Blues Accordin' to Lightnin' Hopkins (1968) holds an average rating of 7.9 out of 10 from 23 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.