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Angela Bassett
Ruby Delacroix
Kevin Anderson
Billy Dupre
Brian Stokes Mitchell
Earl Delacroix
Jurnee Smollett-Bell
Emerald Delacroix
Glenn Plummer
Johnny Beaugh
Angelica Page
Betsy Dupree
Arnold Pinnock
Silas Bonner
Martin Villafana
Jack Nagim
Rudy Webb
Sydney Beaugh
Cabral Richards
Handsome Man
David Ferry
Sheriff Robicheaux
Malika Oakley
Regina
Karen Andrew
Bootsie
Anna Ferguson
Miss Lemonn
Shamakah Ali
Sugar King (as Shumakah Ali)
Ted Yearwood
Sugar King
Christopher Rouse
Sugar King
K.C. Collins
Dugas (as Chris Collins)
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 1, 2001
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Peter Werner
- Screenplay & Story
- Julie Hébert
- Original Score
- Mason Daring
- Original Title
- Ruby's Bucket of Blood
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Showtime Networks
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Peter Werner
Julie Hébert
Mason Daring
Ousama Rawi
Dorian Harris
Whoopi Goldberg, Angela Bassett
Department Leadership Roster
Peter Werner
Director
Angela Bassett
Producer
Dorian Harris
Editor
Ousama Rawi
Director of Photography
Eric Fraser
Production Design
Antoinette Messam
Costume Design
Mason Daring
Original Music Composer
Julie Hébert
Screenplay
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Ruby's Bucket of Blood.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ruby's Bucket of Blood
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Ruby's Bucket of Blood about?
A Louisiana juke joint owner loses her star entertainer and hires a white singer to fill in.
Who directed Ruby's Bucket of Blood?
Ruby's Bucket of Blood was directed by Peter Werner.
Who stars in Ruby's Bucket of Blood?
The principal cast of Ruby's Bucket of Blood includes Angela Bassett, Kevin Anderson, Brian Stokes Mitchell, Jurnee Smollett-Bell, Glenn Plummer.
When was Ruby's Bucket of Blood released and how long is it?
Ruby's Bucket of Blood was released in 2001 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for Ruby's Bucket of Blood?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Ruby's Bucket of Blood was composed by Mason Daring.