Movie: Cadillac Records (2008)

“In this tale of sex, violence, race, and rock and roll in 1950s Chicago, “Cadillac Records” follows the exciting but turbulent lives of some of America’s musical legends, including Muddy Waters, Leonard Chess, Little Walter, Howlin’ Wolf, Etta James and Chuck Berry. Written by Sony Pictures”

  • Director: Darnell Martin
  • Release Date: 5 December 2008 (USA)
  • Run Time: 109 min
  • Country: USA
  • Genre: Biography , Drama , History , Music , Romance
  • MPAA: Rated R for pervasive language and some sexuality.

Tagline: If you take the ride, you must pay the price.

Trivia: Matt Dillon was originally meant to play Leonard Chess but ultimately couldn’t do the movie. Adrien Brody replaced him.

Goofs: Anachronisms: A 45 rpm record insert known as a ‘spider’ is shown as a part of the Chess Records sign hanging in front of the studio. The ‘spider’ was introduced in the 1960′s, years after Chess Records opened in 1950.

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