Cadillac Records


1h 48m 2008

Brief Synopsis

The rise and fall of Chess Records, which launched the careers of Muddy Waters, Etta James and Chuck Berry. Leonard Chess scoured the South, checking out the various blues scenes and selling records from the back of his Cadillac.

Film Details

MPAA Rating
Genre
Biography
Drama
Historical
Music
Period
Release Date
2008
Distribution Company
Sony Pictures Releasing
Location
New Jersey, USA; Mississippi, USA; Chicago, Illinois, USA

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 48m

Synopsis

The rise and fall of Chess Records, which launched the careers of Muddy Waters, Etta James and Chuck Berry. Leonard Chess scoured the South, checking out the various blues scenes and selling records from the back of his Cadillac.

Film Details

MPAA Rating
Genre
Biography
Drama
Historical
Music
Period
Release Date
2008
Distribution Company
Sony Pictures Releasing
Location
New Jersey, USA; Mississippi, USA; Chicago, Illinois, USA

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 48m

Quotes

Trivia

Miscellaneous Notes

James Dring, Scott McFarmon & Jody Street

Released in United States December 2008

Released in United States Winter December 5, 2008

Shown at Dubai International Film Festival (Rhythm and Reels) December 11-18, 2008.

Matt Dillon was previously attached to star.

Released in United States December 2008 (Shown at Dubai International Film Festival (Rhythm and Reels) December 11-18, 2008.)

Released in United States Winter December 5, 2008