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Hitsville: The Making of Motown(2019)
Status: Released
Date: 2019-08-24
75%
23 Votes
Time: 1h 53m
The soul of a city. The rhythm of a nation.
Overview:
The remarkable story of the legendary Motown Records is told through exclusive interviews with the label’s visionary founder, Berry Gordy, and many of its superstar artists and creative figures, as well as rare performances and behind-the-scenes footage unearthed from Motown’s vaults and Gordy’s personal archives.
Languages: English.
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Movie: Hitsville: The Making of Motown
Top 10 Billed Cast
Berry Gordy
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Smokey Robinson
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Miller London
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John Legend
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Robin Terry
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Eddie Holland
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Brian Holland
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Lamont Dozier
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Jamie Foxx
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Valerie Simpson
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HITSVILLE: THE MAKING OF MOTOWN | Official Trailer | Altitude Films
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