Movie: That Rhythm, Those Blues

Top 10 Billed Cast

Ruth Brown
Ruth Brown

Charles Brown
Charles Brown

Bobby Robinson
Bobby Robinson

Jerry Wexler
Jerry Wexler

Record producer

Ralph Bass
Ralph Bass

Rev. Al Dixon
Rev. Al Dixon

Shelly Steward
Shelly Steward

DJ

Rev. Al Dixon
Rev. Al Dixon

DJ

Bob Beamon
Bob Beamon

Eddie N. Williams
Eddie N. Williams

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  • Overview

    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.

  • Release Date

    1988-10-21

  • Average

    7

  • Rating:

    3.5 starts
  • Tagline

    'They danced, even if they had the blues.

  • Genres

  • Languages:

    English
  • Keywords

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