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Movie poster: Cadillac Records (2008)
🎬 Movie

Cadillac Records

2008 · 109 min Drama History Music
7.1 / 10 · TMDB

The story of sex, violence, race and rock and roll in 1950s Chicago, and the exciting but turbulent lives of some of America's musical legends, including Muddy Waters, Leonard Chess, Little Walter, Howlin' Wolf, Etta James and Chuck Berry.

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📋 Film Details

Year 2008
Country United States of America
Genre Drama, History, Music
Director Darnell Martin
Runtime 109 min.
Rating TMDB: 7.1/10 (470 votes)

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

The film doesn't rush. It trusts the viewer — gives time to inhabit the characters, understand what's really happening. Direction here serves the actors rather than overwhelming them.

This film doesn't entertain — it speaks. If you're ready for that, it'll leave a mark. If not — it'll seem slow.

A good choice for those who value subtle direction and honest performance.

Director: Darnell Martin

— MovieFinder Editorial

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Viewing atmosphere: Unhurried, on a weekday evening. Put down the phone, let the film work.

🎭 Cast

Adrien Brody

Adrien Brody

Leonard Chess

Jeffrey Wright

Jeffrey Wright

Muddy Waters

Gabrielle Union

Gabrielle Union

Geneva Wade

Columbus Short

Columbus Short

Little Walter

Cedric the Entertainer

Cedric the Entertainer

Willie Dixon

Emmanuelle Chriqui

Emmanuelle Chriqui

Revetta Chess

Eamonn Walker

Eamonn Walker

Howlin' Wolf

Tammy Blanchard

Tammy Blanchard

Isabelle Allen

Eric Bogosian

Eric Bogosian

Alan Freed

Norman Reedus

Norman Reedus

Chess Engineer

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