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Synopsis
Directed by TV veteran Darnell Martin, the musical drama Cadillac Records documents the compelling true-life story of the Chicago record label that helped the world discover such legendary artists as Muddy Waters, Howlin' Wolf, Little Walter, and Chuck Berry. Founded in 1950 by Leonard Chess (Adrien Brody), Chess Records quickly gained a reputation as home to some of the most talented and influential blues artists ever to step into a recording studio. But giving these musicians an opportunity to bring their music to the world was no easy task, because along the way there was enough sex, drugs, and rock & roll to ensure that things around Chess Records never got boring. Featuring Jeffrey Wright as Muddy Waters, Gabrielle Union as Geneva Wade, Beyoncé Knowles as Etta James, Mos Def as Chuck Berry, Cedric the Entertainer as Willie Dixon, and Eamonn Walker as Howlin' Wolf. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide


Production Crew

Nicolas Locke Art Director
Kimberly Hardin Casting
Anastas Michos Cinematographer
Petra Hoebel Co-producer
Terence Blanchard Composer (Music Score)
Johnetta Boone Costume Designer
Darnell Martin Director
Peter C. Frank Editor
Peter Frank Editor
Marshall Chess Executive Music Producer
Beyoncé Knowles Executive Producer
Marc Levin Executive Producer
Beyoncé Featured Music
Buddy Guy Featured Music
Olu Dara Featured Music
Q-Tip Featured Music
Raphael Saadiq Featured Music
Solange Featured Music
Steve Jordan Music Producer
Beth Amy Rosenblatt Musical Direction/Supervision
Andrew Lack Producer
Sofia Sondervan Producer
Linda Burton Production Designer
Darnell Martin Screenwriter
Year: 2008
Runtime: 108
Country: USA
MPAA Rating: R
for pervasive language and some sexuality
Category: Feature


Produced by
Sony BMG Film
Sony Music Film

Release
December 05, 2008 (USA)
by Parkwood Pictures
Sony Music Film

Awards
2008 - Best Music - Women Film Critics Circle