What is Cadillac Records?
Cadillac Records is a film first released in 2008. Catalogued under Drama, History, Music.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2008
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 109 minutes
- Release date
- Dec 5, 2008
- Studios
- Parkwood Entertainment
- Genres
- Drama, History, Music
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 7.1/10
- Episode runtime
- ~109 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Network
- Parkwood Entertainment
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Overview
Cadillac Records is a film first released in 2008. Catalogued under Drama, History, Music. Produced and broadcast by Parkwood Entertainment. Current status: Released.
Should you watch it?
“A gritty chronicle of Chicago's 1950s music scene and its legendary blues icons.”
- Features iconic blues and early rock musicians
- Shows the rise of Chess Records in 1950s Chicago
- Combines music history with dramatic storytelling
- Mature themes of sex, violence and racial tension may not suit all viewers
- Rapid pacing can limit character depth
Watch it if you enjoy music biopics that explore cultural upheaval and the birth of rock and roll.
The film contains mature themes, including sex, violence, and racial tension, and is suited for adult audiences.
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What time period does the film portray?
It is set in the 1950s, focusing on Chicago's music scene.
Which musical legends appear in the story?
The film includes Muddy Waters, Leonard Chess, Little Walter, Howlin' Wolf, Etta James and Chuck Berry.
What record label is central to the plot?
Chess Records, the influential Chicago label founded by Leonard Chess.
Which music genres are highlighted?
Blues and early rock and roll are the primary musical styles featured.
Is the film based on real events?
Yes, it dramatizes the true history of Chess Records and its artists.
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