

Bolden
2019-05-03 · 108 min · ★ 4.1
A mythical account of the life of Buddy Bolden, the first Cornet King of New Orleans.
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- Dan Pritzker
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- Released
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Gary CarrBuddy Bolden
Michael RookerPat McMurphy
Ian McShaneJudge Perry
Yaya DaCostaNora Bolden
Ser'Darius BlainWillie Cornish
Reno WilsonLouis Armstrong
Kelvin Harrison Jr.Frankie Dusen
Erik LaRay HarveyBartley
Robert Ri'chardGeorge Baquet
Karimah WestbrookAlice Bolden
JoNell KennedyIda Bass
Christina Marie KarisBernadette
Kearia SchroederGrace
Chelsea ValeDancer
Tiffany HayesCreole ProstituteTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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