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19571h 3m6.5(2)

Satchmo the Great

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1957-10-04
1h 3m
English
Released

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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."

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Stream Satchmo the Great online free in HD on Bowood.TV. A popular music and documentary movie originally produced in English and released in 1957, it's earned a solid 6.5/10 from 2 viewers worldwide.

About Satchmo the Great

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." Running 63 minutes.

Satchmo the Great Cast and Characters

The cast features Louis Armstrong, Leonard Bernstein, and Edward R. Murrow. Their performances are a major reason Satchmo the Great has built such a passionate audience.

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Why People Are Watching Satchmo the Great

Satchmo the Great flies under the radar but it deserves your attention. What makes it work is a tone and style that's hard to find elsewhere. If you enjoy English storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of film you'll end up recommending to friends.

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How long is Satchmo the Great?

Satchmo the Great runs for 63 minutes (about 1.1 hour).

Is Satchmo the Great good? What's the rating?

Satchmo the Great holds a 6.5/10 rating based on 2 reviews — a solid pick if the genre interests you.

Who is in the cast of Satchmo the Great?

The main cast includes Louis Armstrong, Leonard Bernstein, and Edward R. Murrow.

Is Satchmo the Great available in English?

Yes — Satchmo the Great was originally produced in English and that's the version you'll stream here on Bowood.TV.

When was Satchmo the Great released?

Satchmo the Great was released in 1957.

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Where can I watch Satchmo the Great for free?

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What is Satchmo the Great about?

Satchmo the Great is a Music/Documentary English-language film. 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."

When was Satchmo the Great released?

Satchmo the Great was released on October 4, 1957. It has a runtime of 1h 3m.

Who stars in Satchmo the Great?

Satchmo the Great stars Louis Armstrong, Leonard Bernstein and Edward R. Murrow. The full cast list is available in the Cast section above.

Is Satchmo the Great available in HD?

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