Honeydripper
“This Better Be Some Saturday Night!”
Synopsis
In 1950s Alabama, the owner of the Honeydripper juke joint finds his business dropping off and against his better judgment, hires a young electric guitarist in a last ditch effort to draw crowds during harvest time.
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Type: Featurette • Published 2017-09-25
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Danny Glover
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LisaGay Hamilton
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Yaya DaCosta
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Vondie Curtis-Hall
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Ruben Santiago-Hudson
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Daryl Edwards
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Sean Patrick Thomas
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Release History & Theatrical Window
September 10, 2007
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Sayles
- Screenplay & Story
- John Sayles
- Original Score
- Mason Daring
- Original Title
- Honeydripper
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 4m
- Production Studios
- Emerging Pictures, Anarchist's Convention Films, Rainforest Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Sayles
John Sayles
Mason Daring
Dick Pope
John Sayles
Maggie Renzi
Department Leadership Roster
John Sayles
Director
John Sayles
Writer
Maggie Renzi
Producer
Mason Daring
Original Music Composer
Dick Pope
Director of Photography
John Sayles
Editor
Toby Corbett
Production Design
Hope Hanafin
Costume Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About Honeydripper
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What is Honeydripper about?
In 1950s Alabama, the owner of the Honeydripper juke joint finds his business dropping off and against his better judgment, hires a young electric guitarist in a last ditch effort to draw crowds during harvest time.
Who directed Honeydripper?
Honeydripper was directed by John Sayles.
Who stars in Honeydripper?
The principal cast of Honeydripper includes Danny Glover, LisaGay Hamilton, Yaya DaCosta, Charles S. Dutton, Vondie Curtis-Hall.
When was Honeydripper released and how long is it?
Honeydripper was released in 2007 with a total runtime of 2h 4m.
Who composed the musical score for Honeydripper?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Honeydripper was composed by Mason Daring.