That Rhythm, Those Blues(1988)
'They danced, even if they had the blues.
That Rhythm, Those Blues Synopsis
A documentary covering the R&B (rhythm and blues) field from the 1940s to the early 1950s. Included is footage of performances by major R&B singers of the time, and interviews with singers, producers and others involved in the field.
That Rhythm, Those Blues (1988) is a documentary and music film directed by George T. Nierenberg, released on October 21, 1988 with a runtime of 1h. It stars Ruth Brown, Charles Brown, Bobby Robinson and Jerry Wexler. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- George T. Nierenberg
- Producers:
- Lindsay Fontana
- Cinematographer:
- Gary Steele
- Production:
- GTN Productions
- Status:
- Released
That Rhythm, Those Blues Cast & Crew
Main cast
Ruth Brown
- Charles Brown
Charles Brown
- Bobby Robinson
Bobby Robinson
- Jerry Wexler
Jerry Wexler
as Record producer
- Ralph Bass
Ralph Bass
- Rev. Al Dixon
Rev. Al Dixon
- Shelly Steward
Shelly Steward
as DJ
- Rev. Al Dixon
Rev. Al Dixon
as DJ
- Bob Beamon
Bob Beamon
- Eddie N. Williams
Eddie N. Williams
Key crew
Directed by George T. Nierenberg, produced by Lindsay Fontana.
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That Rhythm, Those Blues Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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That Rhythm, Those Blues – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in That Rhythm, Those Blues?
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The main cast of That Rhythm, Those Blues (1988) includes Ruth Brown, Charles Brown, Bobby Robinson, Jerry Wexler and Ralph Bass. The film was directed by George T. Nierenberg. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was That Rhythm, Those Blues released?
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That Rhythm, Those Blues was released on October 21, 1988 and runs for 1h.
Is That Rhythm, Those Blues worth watching?
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That Rhythm, Those Blues (1988) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 1 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.