The Sun's Gonna Shine(1969)
The Sun's Gonna Shine Synopsis
A lyrical recreation of Lightnin’ Hopkins’ decision at age eight to stop chopping cotton and start singing for a living. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 2013.
The Sun's Gonna Shine (1969) is a documentary and music film directed by Les Blank, released on January 2, 1969 with a runtime of 10m. It stars Lightnin' Hopkins. Viewers rate it 6.9 out of 10 across 8 ratings.
- Director:
- Les Blank
- Production:
- Flower Films
- Status:
- Released
The Sun's Gonna Shine Cast & Crew
Main cast
Key crew
Directed by Les Blank.
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The Sun's Gonna Shine Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.9/10 from 8 ratings.
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The Sun's Gonna Shine – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Sun's Gonna Shine?
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The main cast of The Sun's Gonna Shine (1969) includes Lightnin' Hopkins. 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 Sun's Gonna Shine released?
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The Sun's Gonna Shine was released on January 2, 1969 and runs for 10m.
Is The Sun's Gonna Shine worth watching?
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The Sun's Gonna Shine (1969) holds an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from 8 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.