About this movie
In this 1957 biography film of the jazz-great Louis "Satchmo" Armstrong, he and his band tour the world as American good-will ambassadors bring jazz at its best to the people of the world. Within the film, the life of Louis Armstrong is portrayed through the music. One of the outstanding scenes in this "biography/docudrama" shows blind songwriter W. C. Handy, with tears streaming down his face, as Armstrong, backed by Leonard Bernstein leading the New York Philharmonic Orchestra, play Handy's immortal "St. Louis Blues."
Quick facts
Year
1957
Runtime
1h 3m
TMDB Rating
⭐ 6.5/10
Votes
2
Genre
Music, Documentary
Language
EN
Cast
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Questions about Satchmo the Great
How long is Satchmo the Great?
Satchmo the Great has a runtime of 1h 3m (1 hour and 3 minutes).
What genre is Satchmo the Great?
Satchmo the Great is a Music, Documentary film (1957).
Who stars in Satchmo the Great?
The cast of Satchmo the Great includes Louis Armstrong, Leonard Bernstein, Edward R. Murrow.
What is the TMDB rating for Satchmo the Great?
Satchmo the Great has a TMDB rating of 6.5/10 based on 2 votes.
