Lady, You Shot Me: The Life and Death of Sam Cooke(2014)
Lady, You Shot Me: The Life and Death of Sam Cooke Synopsis
Sam Cooke died at the age of 33 on December 11, 1964, at the Hacienda Motel, at 9137 South Figueroa Street, in Los Angeles, California. Answering separate reports of a shooting and of a kidnapping at the motel, police found Cooke's body, clad only in a sports jacket and shoes but no shirt, pants or underwear. He had sustained a gunshot wound to the chest, which was later determined to have pierced his heart. The motel's manager, Bertha Franklin, said she had shot Cooke in self-defense after he broke into her office residence and attacked her. Her account was immediately questioned and disputed by acquaintances.
Lady, You Shot Me: The Life and Death of Sam Cooke (2014) is a music and documentary film directed by David Czarnetzki, released on May 5, 2014 with a runtime of 1h 35m. It stars Sam Cooke, Zelda Sands, Al Schmitt and Eugene Jamison. Viewers rate it 5.5 out of 10 across 6 ratings.
- Director:
- David Czarnetzki
- Writers:
- David Czarnetzki, Mikhele Apitzsch
- Producers:
- Dieter Schneider
- Production:
- Signed Media
- Status:
- Released
Lady, You Shot Me: The Life and Death of Sam Cooke Cast & Crew
Main cast
Sam Cooke
as Self (archive footage)
- Zelda Sands
Zelda Sands
as Self
- Al Schmitt
Al Schmitt
as Self
- Eugene Jamison
Eugene Jamison
as Self
- Bill Gardner
Bill Gardner
as Self
Denise Dowse
as Self
- Erik Greene
Erik Greene
as Self
Cyril Wecht
as Self - Forensic Pathologist
- Joe B. Kellum
Joe B. Kellum
as Self
- Anthony Samad
Anthony Samad
as Self
Dick Clark
as Self (archive footage)
- John Antonelli
John Antonelli
as Self
Key crew
Directed by David Czarnetzki, written by David Czarnetzki and Mikhele Apitzsch, produced by Dieter Schneider.
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Lady, You Shot Me: The Life and Death of Sam Cooke Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.5/10 from 6 ratings.
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Lady, You Shot Me: The Life and Death of Sam Cooke – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Lady, You Shot Me: The Life and Death of Sam Cooke online?
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Lady, You Shot Me: The Life and Death of Sam Cooke (2014) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Lady, You Shot Me: The Life and Death of Sam Cooke?
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The main cast of Lady, You Shot Me: The Life and Death of Sam Cooke (2014) includes Sam Cooke, Zelda Sands, Al Schmitt, Eugene Jamison and Bill Gardner. The film was directed by David Czarnetzki. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Lady, You Shot Me: The Life and Death of Sam Cooke released?
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Lady, You Shot Me: The Life and Death of Sam Cooke was released on May 5, 2014 and runs for 1h 35m.
Is Lady, You Shot Me: The Life and Death of Sam Cooke worth watching?
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Lady, You Shot Me: The Life and Death of Sam Cooke (2014) holds an average rating of 5.5 out of 10 from 6 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.