The read
A Balasaur Score of 68 out of 100, drawn from IMDb 7/10, Rotten Tomatoes 66%, Metacritic 65/100. Every source lands within 5 points of the others.
Synopsis
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.
Ratings
IMDb7/10
Rotten Tomatoes66%
Metacritic65/100
491 audience votes
Key crew
- Darnell MartinDirector
- Darnell MartinWriter
- Terence BlanchardOriginal Music Composer
- Steve JordanOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Adrien BrodyLeonard Chess
- Jeffrey WrightMuddy Waters
- Gabrielle UnionGeneva Wade
- Columbus ShortLittle Walter
- Cedric the EntertainerWillie Dixon
- Emmanuelle ChriquiRevetta Chess
- Eamonn WalkerHowlin' Wolf
- Tammy BlanchardIsabelle Allen
- Eric BogosianAlan Freed
- Norman ReedusChess Engineer
- Yasiin BeyChuck Berry
- BeyoncéEtta James
Stills
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Themes
chicago, illinoisrock 'n' rollwoman directormusic