Satchmo: The Life of Louis Armstrong
“Master of American Music”
Synopsis
Satchmo. There are few people in this country - or around the world - who will not recognize that name. Louis Armstrong embodied 20th-century American culture. He revolutionized the world of music and became one of the nation's most influential entertainers. No other performer of his era has such a profound effect as a singer as well as an instrumentalist.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1992
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kendrick Simmons, Gary Giddins
- Screenplay & Story
- Gary Giddins
- Original Title
- Satchmo: The Life of Louis Armstrong
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, United Kingdom, Germany
- Spoken Languages
- English, Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Studios
- Toby byron/Multiprises, Taurus Film, Eagle Rock Entertainment, Merrywidow Films, Thirteen, Unladylike Productions, LLC, PBS, 1515 Productions Limited, Artemis Rising, DeepFocus Productions Inc.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kendrick Simmons, Gary Giddins
Gary Giddins
Department Leadership Roster
Kendrick Simmons
Director
Gary Giddins
Director
Gary Giddins
Writer
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What is Satchmo: The Life of Louis Armstrong about?
Satchmo. There are few people in this country - or around the world - who will not recognize that name. Louis Armstrong embodied 20th-century American culture. He revolutionized the world of music and became one of the nation's most influential entertainers. No other performer of his era has such a profound effect as a singer as well as an instrumentalist.
Who directed Satchmo: The Life of Louis Armstrong?
Satchmo: The Life of Louis Armstrong was directed by Kendrick Simmons, Gary Giddins.
Who stars in Satchmo: The Life of Louis Armstrong?
The principal cast of Satchmo: The Life of Louis Armstrong includes Louis Armstrong, Hattie Winston, Melvin Van Peebles, Tony Bennett, Wynton Marsalis.
When was Satchmo: The Life of Louis Armstrong released and how long is it?
Satchmo: The Life of Louis Armstrong was released in 1992 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.
Is Satchmo: The Life of Louis Armstrong based on a book or true story?
Satchmo: The Life of Louis Armstrong is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Gary Giddins".