Louie Bluie(1985)
Filmed at the 1985 Friscofest
Louie Bluie Synopsis
Crumb director Terry Zwigoff’s first film is a true treat: a documentary about the obscure country-blues musician and idiosyncratic visual artist Howard “Louie Bluie” Armstrong, member of the last known black string band in America. As beguiling a raconteur as he is a performer, Louie makes for a wildly entertaining movie subject, and Zwigoff honors him with an unsentimental but endlessly affectionate tribute. Full of infectious music and comedy, Louie Bluie is a humane evocation of the kind of pop-cultural marginalia that Zwigoff would continue to excavate in the coming years.
Louie Bluie (1985) is a documentary and music film directed by Terry Zwigoff, released on November 13, 1985 with a runtime of 1h. It stars Howard Armstrong, Ted Bogan, Jay Lynch and Yank Rachell. Viewers rate it 7.6 out of 10 across 13 ratings.
- Director:
- Terry Zwigoff
- Producers:
- Terry Zwigoff, Frank Simeone
- Production:
- Superior
- Status:
- Released
Louie Bluie (1985) Trailer
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Louie Bluie Cast & Crew
Main cast
Key crew
Directed by Terry Zwigoff, produced by Terry Zwigoff and Frank Simeone.
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Louie Bluie Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.6/10 from 13 ratings.
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Louie Bluie – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Louie Bluie online?
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Louie Bluie (1985) is available to stream on Criterion Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Louie Bluie?
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The main cast of Louie Bluie (1985) includes Howard Armstrong, Ted Bogan, Jay Lynch, Yank Rachell and Ikey Robinson. The film was directed by Terry Zwigoff. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Louie Bluie released?
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Louie Bluie was released on November 13, 1985 and runs for 1h.
Is Louie Bluie worth watching?
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Louie Bluie (1985) holds an average rating of 7.6 out of 10 from 13 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 Louie Bluie?
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Yes. The official Louie Bluie trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.