The Road to Memphis
Synopsis
Director Richard Pearce (The Long Walk Home, Leap of Faith, A Family Thing) traces the musical odyssey of blues legend B.B. King in a film that pays tribute to the city that gave birth to a new style of blues. Pearce's homage to Memphis features original performances by B.B. King, Bobby Rush, Rosco Gordon and Ike Turner, as well as historical footage of Howlin' Wolf and Rufus Thomas.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
May 5, 2003
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Richard Pearce
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Gordon
- Original Title
- The Road to Memphis
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Richard Pearce
Robert Gordon
Charlton McMillan
Robert Kenner
Department Leadership Roster
Richard Pearce
Director
Robert Gordon
Writer
Robert Kenner
Producer
Charlton McMillan
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Road to Memphis
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What is The Road to Memphis about?
Director Richard Pearce (The Long Walk Home, Leap of Faith, A Family Thing) traces the musical odyssey of blues legend B.B. King in a film that pays tribute to the city that gave birth to a new style of blues. Pearce's homage to Memphis features original performances by B.B. King, Bobby Rush, Rosco Gordon and Ike Turner, as well as historical footage of Howlin' Wolf and Rufus Thomas.
Who directed The Road to Memphis?
The Road to Memphis was directed by Richard Pearce.
Who stars in The Road to Memphis?
The principal cast of The Road to Memphis includes Richard Pearce, B.B. King, Little Richard, Fats Domino.
When was The Road to Memphis released and how long is it?
The Road to Memphis was released in 2003 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.