The Murder Ballad of James Jones
Synopsis
In 1993, Chicago bluesman and Howlin' Wolf protégé James "Tail Dragger" Jones murdered fellow musician "Boston Blackie" during an on-stage performance. Twenty years later, James engraved his confession onto an acetate record.
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September 25, 2014
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jesse Kreitzer
- Screenplay & Story
- Jesse Kreitzer
- Original Title
- The Murder Ballad of James Jones
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 4m
- Production Studios
- Lanterna
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jesse Kreitzer
Jesse Kreitzer
Jesse Kreitzer
Jesse Kreitzer
Department Leadership Roster
Jesse Kreitzer
Director
Jesse Kreitzer
Editor
Jesse Kreitzer
Writer
Jesse Kreitzer
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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What is The Murder Ballad of James Jones about?
In 1993, Chicago bluesman and Howlin' Wolf protégé James "Tail Dragger" Jones murdered fellow musician "Boston Blackie" during an on-stage performance. Twenty years later, James engraved his confession onto an acetate record.
Who directed The Murder Ballad of James Jones?
The Murder Ballad of James Jones was directed by Jesse Kreitzer.
Who stars in The Murder Ballad of James Jones?
The principal cast of The Murder Ballad of James Jones includes James Y. Jones.
When was The Murder Ballad of James Jones released and how long is it?
The Murder Ballad of James Jones was released in 2014 with a total runtime of 4m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Murder Ballad of James Jones?
The Murder Ballad of James Jones holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).