This biographical picture explores the troubled life of blues singer and master guitarist Leadbelly, who developed his style and wrote many of his songs during his frequent stints in prison. Featured performances are &Rock Island Line and &Goodnight Irene.~ All Movie Guide

GENRE: Drama
MPAA RATING: PG
RUN TIME: 2h 6m
RELEASE DATE: December 31, 1969
STARRING: Roger E. Mosley, Paul Benjamin, Madge Sinclair, Alan Manson, Albert Hall
DIRECTOR(S): Gordon Parks
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WRITER(S): Ernest Kinoy
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