Satchmo: The Life of Louis Armstrong(1992)
Master of American Music
Satchmo: The Life of Louis Armstrong Synopsis
Satchmo. There are few people in this country - or around the world - who will not recognize that name. Louis Armstrong embodied 20th-century American culture. He revolutionized the world of music and became one of the nation's most influential entertainers. No other performer of his era has such a profound effect as a singer as well as an instrumentalist.
Satchmo: The Life of Louis Armstrong (1992) is a documentary, music and tv movie film directed by Kendrick Simmons, released on January 1, 1992 with a runtime of 1h 26m. It stars Louis Armstrong, Hattie Winston, Melvin Van Peebles and Tony Bennett. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Kendrick Simmons
- Writers:
- Gary Giddins, Gary Giddins
- Production:
- Toby byron/Multiprises, Taurus Film, Eagle Rock Entertainment, Merrywidow Films, Thirteen, Unladylike Productions, LLC, PBS, 1515 Productions Limited, Artemis Rising, DeepFocus Productions Inc.
- Status:
- Released
Satchmo: The Life of Louis Armstrong Cast & Crew
Main cast
Louis Armstrong
as Self (archival footage)
Hattie Winston
as Narrator (voice)
Melvin Van Peebles
as Louis Armstrong (voice)
Tony Bennett
as Self
Wynton Marsalis
as Self
Dave Brubeck
as Self
Dexter Gordon
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Kendrick Simmons, written by Gary Giddins and Gary Giddins.
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Satchmo: The Life of Louis Armstrong Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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Satchmo: The Life of Louis Armstrong – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Satchmo: The Life of Louis Armstrong?
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The main cast of Satchmo: The Life of Louis Armstrong (1992) includes Louis Armstrong, Hattie Winston, Melvin Van Peebles, Tony Bennett and Wynton Marsalis. The film was directed by Kendrick Simmons. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Satchmo: The Life of Louis Armstrong released?
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Satchmo: The Life of Louis Armstrong was released on January 1, 1992 and runs for 1h 26m.
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Satchmo: The Life of Louis Armstrong (1992) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary, music and tv movie films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.