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Lackawanna Blues

Lackawanna Blues

Lackawanna Blues
2005 1h 35m5.8

Lackawanna Blues

“In the songs of life, every note matters.”

DramaMusicTV Movie
5.8

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In a story fueled by rhythm and blues, a young boy's life is shaped by love and the stories of a cast of characters in the boarding house where he lives in 1960s Lackawanna, New York.

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DirectorGeorge C. Wolfe
ScreenplayRuben Santiago-Hudson
StatusReleased
ReleasedJanuary 26, 2005
CountryUnited States of America
Languageen
Runtime1h 35m
BudgetN/A
RevenueN/A
Rating⭐ 5.8 / 10
IMDb⭐ 7.8 / 10
Votes29
GenresDrama, Music, TV Movie
StudioHBO Films, Good Shepherd Entertainment

Photos1

Cast

S. Epatha Merkerson

S. Epatha Merkerson

Rachel 'Nanny' Crosby

Marcus Carl Franklin

Marcus Carl Franklin

Ruben Santiago Jr.

Yasiin Bey

Yasiin Bey

The Bandleader

Carmen Ejogo

Carmen Ejogo

Alean

Louis Gossett Jr.

Louis Gossett Jr.

Ol'lem Taylor

Macy Gray

Macy Gray

Pauline

Terrence Howard

Terrence Howard

Bill Crosby

Ernie Hudson

Ernie Hudson

Dick Barrymore

Rosie Perez

Rosie Perez

Bertha

Liev Schreiber

Liev Schreiber

Ulysses Ford

Jimmy Smits

Jimmy Smits

Ruben Santiago Sr.

Patricia Wettig

Patricia Wettig

Laura's Mother

Jeffrey Wright

Jeffrey Wright

Mr. Paul

Adina Porter

Adina Porter

Ricky

🎭

Bill Simms Jr.

Self

Ruben Santiago-Hudson

Ruben Santiago-Hudson

Freddie Cobbs

Charlayne Woodard

Charlayne Woodard

Bill's Woman

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Omar Benjamin

Ruben, Jr. (Toddler)

Julie Benz

Julie Benz

Laura

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Robert Bradley

Otis McClanahan

Michael Kenneth Williams

Michael Kenneth Williams

Jimmy

Saul Williams

Saul Williams

Lonnie (War Veteran)

Delroy Lindo

Delroy Lindo

Mr. Lucious

Thomas Jefferson Byrd

Thomas Jefferson Byrd

Numb Finger Pete

Kathleen Chalfant

Kathleen Chalfant

Mrs. Carmichael

🎭

Byanca Godwin

Bill's Woman

Hill Harper

Hill Harper

Ruben Jr. (Adult)

Barry Shabaka Henley

Barry Shabaka Henley

Shakey Winfield

Lou Myers

Lou Myers

Ol' Po Carl

Julanne Chidi Hill

Julanne Chidi Hill

Jimmy Lee's Woman

Henry Simmons

Henry Simmons

Jesse

🎭

Arista Pemberton

Fish Fry Guest

🎭

Ron Kellum

Fish Fry Guest

🎭

Muhammad Parks

Fish Fry Guest

🎭

Ken Robertson

Fish Fry Guest

🎭

Michelle Robinson

Fish Fry Guest

🎭

Paula Brown

Fish Fry Guest

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Neisha Folkes-LeMelle

Dancer at Maxie's

🎭

Stevie Ray Anthony

Dancer at Maxie's

🎭

Carmen M. Chavez

Dancer at Maxie's

🎭

Ryan Francois

Dancer at Maxie's

Aakomon Jones

Aakomon Jones

Dancer at Maxie's

🎭

Autum Perry

Dancer at Maxie's

🎭

Greg Poland

Dancer at Maxie's

🎭

Indira Taylor

Dancer at Maxie's

Ryan Michelle Bathe

Ryan Michelle Bathe

Nanny's Birthday Party Guest

Tracey Buckner

Tracey Buckner

Nanny's Birthday Party Guest

🎭

Roxanne Mayweather

Nanny's Birthday Party Guest

Amad Jackson

Amad Jackson

Alean's Boyfriend

🎭

Bob Tyrus

Fish Sandwich Man

🎭

J.B. Williams

Gambler

Lily Santiago

Lily Santiago

Laura's Daughter

Trey Santiago-Hudson

Trey Santiago-Hudson

Laura's Son

🎭

Delandis

Performer

Jana Thompson

Jana Thompson

Hotel Receptionist in Toronto (uncredited)

Josef Cannon

Josef Cannon

Headwaiter (uncredited)

🎭

Keith Tilque

Fish Fry Guest (uncredited)

Blaise Brooks

Blaise Brooks

Party Guest (uncredited)

Eugene Lee

Eugene Lee

Nanny's Birthday Party Guest

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Frequently Asked Questions about Lackawanna Blues

Where can I watch Lackawanna Blues?

Lackawanna Blues (2005) streaming availability varies by region. Check Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, and other major platforms. It may also be available for digital rental or purchase on Amazon, Apple TV, or Vudu.

What is Lackawanna Blues about?

In a story fueled by rhythm and blues, a young boy's life is shaped by love and the stories of a cast of characters in the boarding house where he lives in 1960s Lackawanna, New York.

Who directed Lackawanna Blues?

Lackawanna Blues (2005) was directed by George C. Wolfe. The film is a Drama, Music production with a runtime of 1h 35m, rated 5.8/10.

How long is Lackawanna Blues?

Lackawanna Blues runs 1h 35m (95 minutes total). Audience rating: 5.8/10 from 29 votes. Genre: Drama, Music.

Is Lackawanna Blues worth watching?

Lackawanna Blues is rated 5.8/10 by 29 viewers — below average. A good pick for Drama and Music fans.