Louie Bluie
“Filmed at the 1985 Friscofest”
Synopsis
Crumb director Terry Zwigoff’s first film is a true treat: a documentary about the obscure country-blues musician and idiosyncratic visual artist Howard “Louie Bluie” Armstrong, member of the last known black string band in America. As beguiling a raconteur as he is a performer, Louie makes for a wildly entertaining movie subject, and Zwigoff honors him with an unsentimental but endlessly affectionate tribute. Full of infectious music and comedy, Louie Bluie is a humane evocation of the kind of pop-cultural marginalia that Zwigoff would continue to excavate in the coming years.
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LOUIE BLUIE Clip (1985) - The Criterion CollectionOfficial
Type: Clip • Published 2010-05-24
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Chicago International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
November 13, 1985
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Terry Zwigoff
- Original Title
- Louie Bluie
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- Superior
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Terry Zwigoff
Victoria Lewis
Terry Zwigoff, Frank Simeone
Department Leadership Roster
Terry Zwigoff
Director
Terry Zwigoff
Producer
Victoria Lewis
Editor
Frank Simeone
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Louie Bluie
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What is Louie Bluie about?
Crumb director Terry Zwigoff’s first film is a true treat: a documentary about the obscure country-blues musician and idiosyncratic visual artist Howard “Louie Bluie” Armstrong, member of the last known black string band in America. As beguiling a raconteur as he is a performer, Louie makes for a wildly entertaining movie subject, and Zwigoff honors him with an unsentimental but endlessly affectionate tribute. Full of infectious music and comedy, Louie Bluie is a humane evocation of the kind of pop-cultural marginalia that Zwigoff would continue to excavate in the coming years.
Who directed Louie Bluie?
Louie Bluie was directed by Terry Zwigoff.
Who stars in Louie Bluie?
The principal cast of Louie Bluie includes Howard Armstrong, Ted Bogan, Jay Lynch, Yank Rachell, Ikey Robinson.
When was Louie Bluie released and how long is it?
Louie Bluie was released in 1985 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.