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Ry Cooder: How Can a Poor Man Stand Such Times and Live?

Synopsis

An introduction to the world of Ry Cooder and his debut album on Warner Bros. Records. Cooder talks about old movies, trailers and the lay of the land. And most of all about the inspiration from Blind Alfred Reed's song "How can a poor man stand such times and live?"

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

December 3, 1970

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Fred Wainwright
Screenplay & Story
Ry Cooder
Original Score
Alfred Reed, Ry Cooder
Original Title
Ry Cooder: How Can a Poor Man Stand Such Times and Live?
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
14m
Production Studios
Warner Records

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Fred Wainwright

Screenplay & Story

Ry Cooder

Original Score & Music

Alfred Reed, Ry Cooder

Director of Photography

Ron Dexter

Film Editing

Fred Wainwright

Department Leadership Roster

Ry Cooder

Ry Cooder

Writer

Fred Wainwright

Editor

Fred Wainwright

Director

Ron Dexter

Director of Photography

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Ry Cooder: How Can a Poor Man Stand Such Times and Live?.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Ry Cooder: How Can a Poor Man Stand Such Times and Live?

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Ry Cooder: How Can a Poor Man Stand Such Times and Live? about?

An introduction to the world of Ry Cooder and his debut album on Warner Bros. Records. Cooder talks about old movies, trailers and the lay of the land. And most of all about the inspiration from Blind Alfred Reed's song "How can a poor man stand such times and live?"

Who directed Ry Cooder: How Can a Poor Man Stand Such Times and Live??

Ry Cooder: How Can a Poor Man Stand Such Times and Live? was directed by Fred Wainwright.

Who stars in Ry Cooder: How Can a Poor Man Stand Such Times and Live??

The principal cast of Ry Cooder: How Can a Poor Man Stand Such Times and Live? includes Ry Cooder, Van Dyke Parks, Gloria Jones, Richie Hayward, Roy Estrada.

When was Ry Cooder: How Can a Poor Man Stand Such Times and Live? released and how long is it?

Ry Cooder: How Can a Poor Man Stand Such Times and Live? was released in 1970 with a total runtime of 14m.

Who composed the musical score for Ry Cooder: How Can a Poor Man Stand Such Times and Live??

The original motion picture soundtrack for Ry Cooder: How Can a Poor Man Stand Such Times and Live? was composed by Alfred Reed, Ry Cooder.