Cadillac Records 2008
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SplatThe 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.
Videos & Photos
All 5 Videos & 245 Photos
cast
Full Cast & Crew
as Leonard Chess
as Muddy Waters
as Geneva Wade
as Little Walter
as Willie Dixon
as Revetta Chess
as Howlin' Wolf
as Isabelle Allen
as Alan Freed
as Chess Engineer
Director:
Writer:
Darnell Martin
Stars:
Adrien Brody, Jeffrey Wright, Gabrielle Union, Columbus Short, Cedric the Entertainer, Emmanuelle Chriqui, Eamonn Walker, Tammy Blanchard, Eric Bogosian, Norman Reedus,
Genres:
Drama,History,Music
Release Date:
2008 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
109 min
MMPA Rating:
R
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
Cadillac Records
Directors & Credit Writers
Credit Writers
Cast
as Leonard Chess
as Muddy Waters
as Geneva Wade
as Little Walter
as Willie Dixon
as Revetta Chess
as Howlin' Wolf
as Isabelle Allen
as Alan Freed
as Chess Engineer
as Chuck Berry
as Etta James
as Mick Jagger
as Man in the Caddy
as Lomax
as Keith Richards
as Policeman (Little Walter beating)
as Geneva's Teenage Son
as Blonde Girl
as Toothless Hillbilly Little Walter
as Charles Waters
as Policeman (with Chuck Berry)
as Phil Chess
as Shelly Feder
as Engineer - Present Day
as Slick Pimp
as Minnie Ripperton
as Pot Strong
as Policeman (with the Stones)
as Bartender
as Muddy - Age 6
as Maid
as Mysterious Black Man
as Hubert Sumlin
as Harmonica Player
as Pot's Girlfriend Juanita
as Jimmy Rogers
as Manager
as Bouncer
as Another Blonde
as Man Who Rolled 7
as Hip Hop Artist
as Muddy's Grandmother
as Muddy's Floozy #1
as Producer - Present Day
as Mr. Feder
as Guitarist
as James Cotton
as Muddy's Floozy #2
as Mississippi DJ
as Guitar Player (uncredited)
as Little Walter's Girlfriend (uncredited)
as Teenybopper (uncredited)
as Overseer (uncredited)
as Picnic Boyfriend (uncredited)
as Mississippi DJ (uncredited)
as Chuck Berry Concertgoer (uncredited)
as Etta's Violinist (uncredited)
as Etta's Trumpet Player (uncredited)
as Young Lover (uncredited)
as Girlfriend (uncredited)
as Field Worker (uncredited)
as Chicago Cop (uncredited)
as Vendor (uncredited)
as Bystander (uncredited)
as Little Walter's Girlfriend (uncredited)
as Muddy's Band Member (uncredited)
as Muddy Waters' Girlfriend (uncredited)
as Shocked Bystander (uncredited)
as Officer Brown (uncredited)
as Dice Player (uncredited)
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