Deep Blues(1992)
A Musical Pilgrimage to The Crossroads
Deep Blues Synopsis
This warm 90 minutes documentary shows us unknown blues musicians from Mississippi. They play everywhere : on the streets, in dirty little bars, in a barber shop, in big clubs. The film really captures the true faces of blues and shows us that this music had nothing to do with nostalgia or record company hypes. Documentary on the Delta blues.
Deep Blues (1992) is a documentary and music film directed by Robert Mugge, released on April 1, 1992 with a runtime of 1h 31m. It stars R. L. Burnside, Junior Kimbrough, Big Jack Johnson and Robert Palmer. Viewers rate it 8.2 out of 10 across 5 ratings.
- Director:
- Robert Mugge
- Writers:
- Robert Palmer
- Cinematographer:
- Erich Roland
- Production:
- Radio Active, Oil Factory Films
- Status:
- Released
Deep Blues (1992) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Deep Blues before you stream it.
Deep Blues Cast & Crew
Main cast
- R. L. Burnside
R. L. Burnside
as Self
- Junior Kimbrough
Junior Kimbrough
as Self - guitar
- Big Jack Johnson
Big Jack Johnson
as Self
- Robert Palmer
Robert Palmer
as Self
Dave Stewart
as Self
- Roosevelt Barnes
Roosevelt Barnes
as Self
- Abraham Schwab
Abraham Schwab
as Self - A. Schwab's Dry Goods Store
- Wade Walton
Wade Walton
as Self
- Jessie Mae Hemphill
Jessie Mae Hemphill
as Self - Jessie Mae's Fife and Drum Band
Key crew
Directed by Robert Mugge, written by Robert Palmer.
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Deep Blues Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 8.2/10 from 5 ratings.
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Deep Blues – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Deep Blues online?
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Deep Blues (1992) is available to stream on Film Movement Plus Amazon Channel, 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 Deep Blues?
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The main cast of Deep Blues (1992) includes R. L. Burnside, Junior Kimbrough, Big Jack Johnson, Robert Palmer and Dave Stewart. The film was directed by Robert Mugge. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Deep Blues released?
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Deep Blues was released on April 1, 1992 and runs for 1h 31m.
Is Deep Blues worth watching?
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Deep Blues (1992) holds an average rating of 8.2 out of 10 from 5 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.
Is there a trailer for Deep Blues?
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Yes. The official Deep Blues trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.