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Bolden

  • 2019
  • R
  • 1h 48m
IMDb RATING
5.5/10
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Bolden (2019)
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A mythical account of the life of Buddy Bolden, the first Cornet King of New Orleans.A mythical account of the life of Buddy Bolden, the first Cornet King of New Orleans.A mythical account of the life of Buddy Bolden, the first Cornet King of New Orleans.

  • Director
    • Dan Pritzker
  • Writers
    • Dan Pritzker
    • David Rothschild
  • Stars
    • Gary Carr
    • Erik LaRay Harvey
    • Ian McShane
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    5.5/10
    629
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Dan Pritzker
    • Writers
      • Dan Pritzker
      • David Rothschild
    • Stars
      • Gary Carr
      • Erik LaRay Harvey
      • Ian McShane
    • 19User reviews
    • 5Critic reviews
    • 50Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 nominations

    Videos17

    Bolden
    Trailer 1:02
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    Trailer 2:23
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    Bolden
    Trailer 2:23
    Bolden
    Thats What A Manager Do
    Clip 0:41
    Thats What A Manager Do
    Seamstress Dance
    Clip 1:15
    Seamstress Dance
    Clap It Out
    Clip 0:57
    Clap It Out
    You Come From Nothing
    Clip 0:57
    You Come From Nothing

    Photos34

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    Gary Carr
    Gary Carr
    • Buddy Bolden
    Erik LaRay Harvey
    Erik LaRay Harvey
    • Bartley
    Ian McShane
    Ian McShane
    • Judge Perry
    Michael Rooker
    Michael Rooker
    • Pat McMurphy
    Yaya DaCosta
    Yaya DaCosta
    • Nora Bolden
    Reno Wilson
    Reno Wilson
    • Louis Armstrong
    Robert Ri'chard
    Robert Ri'chard
    • George Baquet
    Karimah Westbrook
    Karimah Westbrook
    • Alice Bolden
    JoNell Kennedy
    JoNell Kennedy
    • Ida Bass
    Kearia Schroeder
    Kearia Schroeder
    • Grace
    Serena Reeder
    Serena Reeder
    • Mavis
    Krystal Farris
    • Belladonna
    Christina Karis
    Christina Karis
    • Bernadette
    Terri Abney
    • Judith
    Breon Pugh
    • Willie Warner
    Ser'Darius Blain
    Ser'Darius Blain
    • Willie Cornish
    Calvin Johnson
    • Frank Lewis
    Donald Elise Watkins
    Donald Elise Watkins
    • Brock Mumford
    • (as Donald Watkins)
    • Director
      • Dan Pritzker
    • Writers
      • Dan Pritzker
      • David Rothschild
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    Bolden, the Buddy Bolden Story

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    • Trivia
      Bolden's cornet solos were performed by multiple Grammy winner, Wynton Marsalis.
    • Quotes

      Bartley: You got to put your music in the man's machine, motherfucker.

    User reviews19

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    Where's Jelly Roll Morton?

    I look forward to seeing this movie and have long thought Buddy Bolden would be an ideal subject. But where is Jelly Roll Morton -- and how could anyone miss an opportunity to depict this amazing character!
    • jimmylohman
    • May 4, 2019
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    • Release date
      • May 3, 2019 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Bolden the Movie Official Page
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Bolden!
    • Filming locations
      • New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
    • Production company
      • King Bolden
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 48 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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