Sam Cooke: Legend(2003)
Sam Cooke: Legend Synopsis
Singer, songwriter, business man, family man, civil rights activist: Sam Cooke transcends all barriers of race, faith and talent. This first-ever biography of the definitive soul singer looks at his extraordinary career and personal life - from his gospel-singing roots through his R&B and pop music career.
Sam Cooke: Legend (2003) is a music and documentary film directed by Mary Wharton, released on June 17, 2003 with a runtime of 1h 10m. It stars Sam Cooke, Lou Adler, Aretha Franklin and Bobby Womack. Viewers rate it 7.1 out of 10 across 4 ratings.
- Director:
- Mary Wharton
- Writers:
- Peter Guralnick
- Producers:
- Mick Gochanour, Robin Klein
- Production:
- ABKCO Music and Records
- Status:
- Released
Sam Cooke: Legend Cast & Crew
Main cast
Sam Cooke
as Self (archive footage)
Lou Adler
as Self
Aretha Franklin
as Self
Bobby Womack
as Self
Lou Rawls
as Self
- Lloyd Price
Lloyd Price
as Self
Jeffrey Wright
as Narrator (voice)
Key crew
Directed by Mary Wharton, written by Peter Guralnick, produced by Mick Gochanour and Robin Klein.
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Sam Cooke: Legend Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.1/10 from 4 ratings.
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Sam Cooke: Legend – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Sam Cooke: Legend online?
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Sam Cooke: Legend (2003) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Sam Cooke: Legend?
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The main cast of Sam Cooke: Legend (2003) includes Sam Cooke, Lou Adler, Aretha Franklin, Bobby Womack and Lou Rawls. The film was directed by Mary Wharton. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Sam Cooke: Legend released?
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Sam Cooke: Legend was released on June 17, 2003 and runs for 1h 10m.
Is Sam Cooke: Legend worth watching?
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Sam Cooke: Legend (2003) holds an average rating of 7.1 out of 10 from 4 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy music and documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.