Hot Pepper(1973)
Hot Pepper Synopsis
A musical portrait of Zydeco King Clifton Chenier, who combines the pulsating rhythms of Cajun dance music and black R&B with African overtones, belting out his irresistible music in the sweaty juke joints of South Louisiana.
Hot Pepper (1973) is a documentary and music film directed by Les Blank, released on November 22, 1973 with a runtime of 54m. It stars Clifton Chenier. Viewers rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 12 ratings.
- Director:
- Les Blank
- Production:
- Flower Films
- Status:
- Released
Hot Pepper Cast & Crew
Main cast
Key crew
Directed by Les Blank.
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Hot Pepper Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.8/10 from 12 ratings.
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Hot Pepper – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Hot Pepper online?
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Hot Pepper (1973) is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Hot Pepper?
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The main cast of Hot Pepper (1973) includes Clifton Chenier. The film was directed by Les Blank. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Hot Pepper released?
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Hot Pepper was released on November 22, 1973 and runs for 54m.
Is Hot Pepper worth watching?
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Hot Pepper (1973) holds an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from 12 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.