Synopsis: “Cadillac Records” chronicles the rise of Leonard Chess’ (Adrien Brody) Chess Records and its recording artists including Muddy Waters (Jeffrey Wright), Little Walter (Columbus Short), Chuck Berry (Mos Def), Willie Dixon (Cedric The Entertainer) and the great Etta James (Beyonce Knowles). In this tale of sex, violence, race and rock and roll in Chicago of the 1950s and 60s, the film follows the exciting but turbulent lives of some of America’s greatest musical legends.
Official Site: http://sonypictures.com/movies/cadillacrecords
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DVD Features
• Commentary with Writer/Director Darnell Martin
• Playing Chess: The Making of Cadillac Records
• Once Upon a Blues: Cadillac Records by Design
• Deleted Scenes
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Cast and Crew
• Stars: Adrien Brody, Mos Def, Cedric the Entertainer, Beyoncé Knowles, Jeffrey Wright
• Director: Darnell Martin
• Producer: Andrew Lack, Sofia Sondervan
