The Blues Under the Skin(1973)
Le blues entre les dents
The Blues Under the Skin Synopsis
Blurring the line between documentary and fiction, THE BLUES UNDER THE SKIN dramatizes the tumultuous relationship of a young couple (Onike Lee and Roland Sanchez) as they struggle to overcome the barriers of poverty and prejudice that keep them from finding happiness together.
The Blues Under the Skin (1973) is a drama, documentary and music film directed by Roviros Manthoulis, released on August 29, 1973 with a runtime of 1h 28m. It stars Brownie McGhee, Sonny Terry, Robert Pete Williams and Mance Lipscomb. Viewers rate it 10.0 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- Director:
- Roviros Manthoulis
- Writers:
- Roviros Manthoulis, Claude Fléouter
- Producers:
- Guy Neyrac
- Cinematographer:
- Louis Soulanes
- Production:
- Neyrac Films
- Status:
- Released
The Blues Under the Skin Cast & Crew
Main cast
Brownie McGhee
as Self
Sonny Terry
as Self
- Robert Pete Williams
Robert Pete Williams
as Self
Mance Lipscomb
as Self
- Furry Lewis
Furry Lewis
as Self
- Roosevelt Sykes
Roosevelt Sykes
as Self
- Junior Wells
Junior Wells
as Self
Buddy Guy
as Self
- Bukka White
Bukka White
as Self
- Jimmy Streeter
Jimmy Streeter
as Self
B.B. King
as Self
- Amelia Cortez
Amelia Cortez
as Mamma
Key crew
Directed by Roviros Manthoulis, written by Roviros Manthoulis and Claude Fléouter, produced by Guy Neyrac.
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The Blues Under the Skin Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 10.0/10 from 2 ratings.
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The Blues Under the Skin – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Blues Under the Skin online?
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The Blues Under the Skin (1973) is available to stream on Kino Film Collection, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Blues Under the Skin?
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The main cast of The Blues Under the Skin (1973) includes Brownie McGhee, Sonny Terry, Robert Pete Williams, Mance Lipscomb and Furry Lewis. The film was directed by Roviros Manthoulis. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Blues Under the Skin released?
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The Blues Under the Skin was released on August 29, 1973 and runs for 1h 28m.
Is The Blues Under the Skin worth watching?
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The Blues Under the Skin (1973) holds an average rating of 10.0 out of 10 from 2 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, documentary and music films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.