The Wonderful World of Louis Armstrong(1999)
The Wonderful World of Louis Armstrong Synopsis
Louis Armstrong is one of the most recognizable figures in jazz, with his incomparable trumpet playing and beaming smile. This video profiles Armstrong from his humble beginnings in New Orleans through his career as America's Ambassador of Good Will. Film clips, vintage photographs and interviews with family, friends, fellow musicians and Armstrong himself are woven together to tell the story of this legendary personality.
The Wonderful World of Louis Armstrong (1999) is a film directed by John Akomfrah, released on August 27, 1999 with a runtime of 1h 4m. It stars Danny Glover, Louis Armstrong, Lillian Hardin and Gary Giddins.
- Director:
- John Akomfrah
- Producers:
- David Lawson, Lina Gopaul
- Cinematographer:
- Dewald Aukema
- Status:
- Released
The Wonderful World of Louis Armstrong Cast & Crew
Main cast
Danny Glover
as Narrator (voice)
Louis Armstrong
as Self (archive footage)
- Lillian Hardin
Lillian Hardin
as Self
- Gary Giddins
Gary Giddins
as Self
Stanley Crouch
as Self
George Avakian
as Self
- Laurence Bergreen
Laurence Bergreen
as Self
- Mollyne Karnofsky
Mollyne Karnofsky
as Self
- Milton Gabler
Milton Gabler
as Self
- Jack Bradley
Jack Bradley
as Self
John Barry
as Self
Key crew
Directed by John Akomfrah, produced by David Lawson and Lina Gopaul.
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The Wonderful World of Louis Armstrong – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Wonderful World of Louis Armstrong online?
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Who stars in The Wonderful World of Louis Armstrong?
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The main cast of The Wonderful World of Louis Armstrong (1999) includes Danny Glover, Louis Armstrong, Lillian Hardin, Gary Giddins and Stanley Crouch. The film was directed by John Akomfrah. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Wonderful World of Louis Armstrong released?
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The Wonderful World of Louis Armstrong was released on August 27, 1999 and runs for 1h 4m.