Bolden
“Where the music began”
Synopsis
A mythical account of the life of Buddy Bolden, the first Cornet King of New Orleans.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Bolden - Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-02-04
Top Cast
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Gary Carr
Buddy Bolden
Michael Rooker
Pat McMurphy
Ian McShane
Judge Perry
Yaya DaCosta
Nora Bolden
Ser'Darius Blain
Willie Cornish
Reno Wilson
Louis Armstrong
Kelvin Harrison Jr.
Frankie Dusen
Erik LaRay Harvey
Bartley
Robert Ri'chard
George Baquet
Karimah Westbrook
Alice Bolden
JoNell Kennedy
Ida Bass
Serena Reeder
Mavis
Christina Marie Karis
Bernadette
Kearia Schroeder
Grace
Chelsea Vale
Dancer
Tiffany Hayes
Creole Prostitute
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 3, 2019
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Dan Pritzker
- Screenplay & Story
- Dan Pritzker, David Rothschild
- Original Score
- Mark Isham, Wynton Marsalis, Scott Steiner
- Original Title
- Bolden
- Spoken Languages
- English, Portuguese
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Dan Pritzker
Dan Pritzker, David Rothschild
Mark Isham, Wynton Marsalis, Scott Steiner
Neal Norton
Thomas J. Nordberg, Chris Steele-Nicholson
Ed Arrendell, Jonathan Cornick, Leonard Loventhal, Wynton Marsalis, Dan Pritzker
Department Leadership Roster
Dan Pritzker
Director
Dan Pritzker
Screenplay
David Rothschild
Screenplay
Jonathan Cornick
Producer
Dan Pritzker
Producer
Michele Tayler
Producer
Mark Isham
Original Music Composer
Wynton Marsalis
Original Music Composer
Scott Steiner
Original Music Composer
Thomas J. Nordberg
Editor
Chris Steele-Nicholson
Editor
Brian Stultz
Production Design
Joyce Marling
Costume Design
Neal Norton
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bolden
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Bolden about?
A mythical account of the life of Buddy Bolden, the first Cornet King of New Orleans.
Who directed Bolden?
Bolden was directed by Dan Pritzker.
Who stars in Bolden?
The principal cast of Bolden includes Gary Carr, Michael Rooker, Ian McShane, Yaya DaCosta, Ser'Darius Blain.
When was Bolden released and how long is it?
Bolden was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 1h 48m.
Who composed the musical score for Bolden?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Bolden was composed by Mark Isham, Wynton Marsalis, Scott Steiner.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Bolden?
Bolden holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).