The Howlin' Wolf Story: The Secret History of Rock & Roll(2003)
The Howlin' Wolf Story: The Secret History of Rock & Roll Synopsis
Arguably second only to Muddy Waters among the Mississippi Delta singers who traveled north and pioneered urban electric blues (their supposed rivalry is the subject of one of this DVD's bonus features), Wolf was a big, imposing man with an inimitable, booming voice and a lasting influence on generations of rock & rollers--all of which comes across in the 90-minute film.
The Howlin' Wolf Story: The Secret History of Rock & Roll (2003) is a documentary and music film directed by Don McGlynn, released on November 4, 2003 with a runtime of 1h 28m. It stars Howlin' Wolf, Muddy Waters, Sam Phillips and Sonny Boy Williamson. Viewers rate it 6.3 out of 10 across 3 ratings.
- Director:
- Don McGlynn
- Producers:
- Joe Lauro
- Status:
- Released
The Howlin' Wolf Story: The Secret History of Rock & Roll Cast & Crew
Main cast
Howlin' Wolf
as Himself
Muddy Waters
as Himself
Sam Phillips
- Sonny Boy Williamson
Sonny Boy Williamson
- Paul Burlison
Paul Burlison
- Marshall Chess
Marshall Chess
Key crew
Directed by Don McGlynn, produced by Joe Lauro.
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The Howlin' Wolf Story: The Secret History of Rock & Roll Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.3/10 from 3 ratings.
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The Howlin' Wolf Story: The Secret History of Rock & Roll – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Howlin' Wolf Story: The Secret History of Rock & Roll online?
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The Howlin' Wolf Story: The Secret History of Rock & Roll (2003) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Night Flight Plus, FlixFling and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video and FlixFling. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Howlin' Wolf Story: The Secret History of Rock & Roll?
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The main cast of The Howlin' Wolf Story: The Secret History of Rock & Roll (2003) includes Howlin' Wolf, Muddy Waters, Sam Phillips, Sonny Boy Williamson and Paul Burlison. The film was directed by Don McGlynn. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Howlin' Wolf Story: The Secret History of Rock & Roll released?
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The Howlin' Wolf Story: The Secret History of Rock & Roll was released on November 4, 2003 and runs for 1h 28m.
Is The Howlin' Wolf Story: The Secret History of Rock & Roll worth watching?
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The Howlin' Wolf Story: The Secret History of Rock & Roll (2003) holds an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from 3 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.