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Louis Armstrong: Chicago Style
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Louis Armstrong: Chicago Style

1976-01-25 · 75 min · ★ 7.0

Drama · TV Movie

The story of how jazz great Louis Armstrong got his start playing in Chicago clubs, how he was framed on a drug charge, and his travels throughout Europe, where he first gained worldwide fame.

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Directors
Lee Philips
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Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

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Ben VereenBen Vereen
Red ButtonsRed Buttons
Margaret AveryMargaret Avery
Janet MacLachlanJanet MacLachlan
Lee de BrouxLee de Broux
Karen JensenKaren Jensen
Albert PaulsenAlbert Paulsen
Ketty LesterKetty Lester
Stack PierceStack Pierce
Richard X. SlatteryRichard X. Slattery
Wallace RooneyWallace Rooney
Jason WingreenJason Wingreen
Jerry FogelJerry Fogel
Britt LeachBritt Leach
Bill HendersonBill Henderson

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