
The Blues Under the Skin
Le blues entre les dents
Synopsis
Blurring the line between documentary and fiction, THE BLUES UNDER THE SKIN dramatizes the tumultuous relationship of a young couple (Onike Lee and Roland Sanchez) as they struggle to overcome the barriers of poverty and prejudice that keep them from finding happiness together.
Top Cast
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Sonny Terry
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Robert Pete Williams
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Mance Lipscomb
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Furry Lewis
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Roosevelt Sykes
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Junior Wells
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Buddy Guy
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Bukka White
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Jimmy Streeter
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B.B. King
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Amelia Cortez
Mamma
Onike Lee
Hattie
Roland Sanchez
Freddy
Jimmy Huff
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William L. Evans
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Mack Maine
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James Adams Jr.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Roviros Manthoulis
- Screenplay & Story
- Roviros Manthoulis, Claude Fléouter
- Original Title
- Le blues entre les dents
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Studios
- Neyrac Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Roviros Manthoulis
Roviros Manthoulis, Claude Fléouter
Louis Soulanes, Fotis Mesthenaios
Olivier Grégoire, Dominique Colonna
Guy Neyrac
Department Leadership Roster
Roviros Manthoulis
Director
Louis Soulanes
Director of Photography
Olivier Grégoire
Editor
Guy Neyrac
Producer
Fotis Mesthenaios
Director of Photography
Dominique Colonna
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Periodic import List
BD Release: 1971-1975
Movies released in 4K Blu-ray format - 1971-1975
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Blues Under the Skin
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Blues Under the Skin about?
Blurring the line between documentary and fiction, THE BLUES UNDER THE SKIN dramatizes the tumultuous relationship of a young couple (Onike Lee and Roland Sanchez) as they struggle to overcome the barriers of poverty and prejudice that keep them from finding happiness together.
Who directed The Blues Under the Skin?
The Blues Under the Skin was directed by Roviros Manthoulis.
Who stars in The Blues Under the Skin?
The principal cast of The Blues Under the Skin includes Brownie McGhee, Sonny Terry, Robert Pete Williams, Mance Lipscomb, Furry Lewis.
When was The Blues Under the Skin released and how long is it?
The Blues Under the Skin was released in 1973 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
















