Plot & Details
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.
- MPAA Rating: R
- Genre(s): Drama,Musicals
- Run Time: 108min.
- Theatrical Release Date: 12/05/2008
- DVD Release Date: 03/10/2009
- Distributor(s): Sony
- Director(s): Darnell Martin
- Starring: Adrien Brody , Jeffrey Wright , Gabrielle Union , Beyoncé Knowles , Columbus Short
- Themes: Interracial/Cross-Cultural Romance,Musician's Life
- Tone: Passionate,Rousing,Earthy,Racy
- Keywords: blues-music,record-company,recording-studio,singer
- Country of Origin: USA (12-05-2008)
- Language: English
Awards
Golden Globes
| Year | Award | Category | Cast & Crew | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Hollywood Foreign Press Association | Best Original Song | James Dring | Nominated |
| 2008 | Hollywood Foreign Press Association | Best Original Song | Beyoncé Knowles | Nominated |
| 2008 | Hollywood Foreign Press Association | Best Original Song | Ian Dench | Nominated |
| 2008 | Hollywood Foreign Press Association | Best Original Song | Amanda Ghost | Nominated |
| 2008 | Hollywood Foreign Press Association | Best Original Song | Scott McFarnon | Nominated |
| 2008 | Hollywood Foreign Press Association | Best Original Song | Jody Street | Nominated |
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