Leadbelly
1976, English. Directed by Gordon Parks.
You can't bury a black legend like Leadbelly!
The life of Blues and folk singer Huddie Leadbetter, nicknamed Leadbelly is recounted. Covering the good times and bad from his 20s to 40s. Much of that time was spent on chain gangs in the south. Even in prison he became well known for the songs he had composed and sung during and before the time he spent there.
- Runtime
- 2h 6m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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Cast & crew
- Gordon ParksDirector
- Roger E. MosleyHuddie Ledbetter
- James BrodheadJohn Lomax
- John McDonaldTom Pruitt
- Leonard WrentzGuard
- Ernie HudsonArchie
- Dana MannoMargaret Judd
- William WintersoleSheriff Gibbons
- Paul BenjaminWes Ledbetter
- Lynn HamiltonSally Ledbetter
- Carole LamondLaura May
- Melba EnglanderEvaline
- Pamela SingletonFat Bessie
Details
- Released
- 28 May 1976
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Ernest Kinoy
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Leadbelly: quick answers
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How long is Leadbelly?
Leadbelly runs 126 minutes (2h 6m).
Does Leadbelly have a post-credits scene?
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Leadbelly parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Leadbelly is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is Leadbelly on?
Leadbelly isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Leadbelly?
If you liked Leadbelly, try The Joker is Wild, Bessie, Blaze.
Who directed Leadbelly?
Leadbelly (1976) was directed by Gordon Parks and stars Roger E. Mosley, James Brodhead, John McDonald.