7.1 / 10(4 votes)IMDbNR20031h 10mUnited States of America

Sam Cooke: Legend

Synopsis

Singer, songwriter, business man, family man, civil rights activist: Sam Cooke transcends all barriers of race, faith and talent. This first-ever biography of the definitive soul singer looks at his extraordinary career and personal life - from his gospel-singing roots through his R&B and pop music career.

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Sam Cooke

Self (archive footage)

Lou Adler

Self

Aretha Franklin

Self

Bobby Womack

Self

Lou Rawls

Self

Lloyd Price

Self

Jeffrey Wright

Narrator (voice)

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Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

June 17, 2003

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director: Mary Wharton
Screenplay & Story: Peter Guralnick
Original Title: Sam Cooke: Legend
Country of Origin: United States of America
Spoken Languages: English
Runtime: 1h 10m
Production Studios: ABKCO Music and Records

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Mary Wharton

Screenplay & Story

Peter Guralnick

Producers

Mick Gochanour, Robin Klein

Department Leadership Roster

Mary Wharton

Director

Mick Gochanour

Producer

Robin Klein

Producer

Peter Guralnick

Writer

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Primary: NR

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United States (MPAA)NR

Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

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