What genre is The Howlin' Wolf Story: The Secret History of Rock & Roll?

The Howlin' Wolf Story: The Secret History of Rock & Roll is categorised as Documentary, Music.

Who stars in The Howlin' Wolf Story: The Secret History of Rock & Roll?

Sam Phillips, Howlin' Wolf, Muddy Waters, Sonny Boy Williamson, Paul Burlison appear in the main cast.

Who directed The Howlin' Wolf Story: The Secret History of Rock & Roll?

Don McGlynn directed The Howlin' Wolf Story: The Secret History of Rock & Roll.

How long is The Howlin' Wolf Story: The Secret History of Rock & Roll?

The Howlin' Wolf Story: The Secret History of Rock & Roll runs for 1h 28m (88 minutes).

Is The Howlin' Wolf Story: The Secret History of Rock & Roll worth watching?

It holds an audience score of 6.3/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.

The Howlin' Wolf Story: The Secret History of Rock & Roll (2003)

Name: The Howlin' Wolf Story: The Secret History of Rock & Roll
Genre: Documentary, Music
Released: 2003
Duration: 88 min
Cast: Sam Phillips, Howlin' Wolf, Muddy Waters, Sonny Boy Williamson, Paul Burlison

Movie 1h 28m ★ 6.3/10

Good for tonight if you want to: teach me something

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Dating from 2003, The Howlin' Wolf Story: The Secret History of Rock & Roll sits in the documentary and music corner of our catalogue. It is directed by Don McGlynn. The cast includes Sam Phillips, Howlin' Wolf and Muddy Waters. The running time is 1h 28m. Audiences give it a decent score of 6.3 out of 10.

64Tonight Score Short enough for a weeknight.

Synopsis

Arguably second only to Muddy Waters among the Mississippi Delta singers who traveled north and pioneered urban electric blues (their supposed rivalry is the subject of one of this DVD's bonus features), Wolf was a big, imposing man with an inimitable, booming voice and a lasting influence on generations of rock & rollers--all of which comes across in the 90-minute film.

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Questions about The Howlin' Wolf Story: The Secret History of Rock & Roll

What genre is The Howlin' Wolf Story: The Secret History of Rock & Roll?: The Howlin' Wolf Story: The Secret History of Rock & Roll is categorised as Documentary, Music.
Who stars in The Howlin' Wolf Story: The Secret History of Rock & Roll?: Sam Phillips, Howlin' Wolf, Muddy Waters, Sonny Boy Williamson, Paul Burlison appear in the main cast.
Who directed The Howlin' Wolf Story: The Secret History of Rock & Roll?: Don McGlynn directed The Howlin' Wolf Story: The Secret History of Rock & Roll.
How long is The Howlin' Wolf Story: The Secret History of Rock & Roll?: The Howlin' Wolf Story: The Secret History of Rock & Roll runs for 1h 28m (88 minutes).
Is The Howlin' Wolf Story: The Secret History of Rock & Roll worth watching?: It holds an audience score of 6.3/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
Where can I watch The Howlin' Wolf Story: The Secret History of Rock & Roll?: Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.