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Honeydripper is a american film of genre Drama directed by John Sayles released in USA on 10 september 2007 with Danny Glover
Honeydripper (2007)
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Add to a movie listHoneydripper is a 2007 American musical drama film written and directed by John Sayles.
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Filmed and set in Alabama, the film stars Danny Glover as the owner of a blues club that is failing until he hires a young electric guitarist (Gary Clark, Jr.). The film also stars musician Keb' Mo', actor/comedian Kel Mitchell and singer Mable John. Rhythm and blues singer Ruth Brown recorded some songs for the film and was cast to play a role, but died before filming started.Actors
Danny Glover
(Tyrone Purvis)
Keb' Mo
(Possum)
Lisa Gay Hamilton
(Delilah)
Kel Mitchell
(Junebug)
Yaya DaCosta
(China Doll)
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