(2008)Directed by Darnell Martin109 min · RDrama, History, Music

The story of sex, violence, race and rock and roll in 1950s Chicago, and the exciting but turbulent lives of some of America's musical legends, including Muddy Waters, Leonard Chess, Little Walter, Howlin' Wolf, Etta James and Chuck Berry.

Adrien Brodyas Leonard Chess

Jeffrey Wrightas Muddy Waters

Gabrielle Unionas Geneva Wade

Columbus Shortas Little Walter

Cedric the Entertaineras Willie Dixon

Emmanuelle Chriquias Revetta Chess

Eamonn Walkeras Howlin' Wolf

Tammy Blanchardas Isabelle Allen

Eric Bogosianas Alan Freed

Norman Reedusas Chess Engineer

Yasiin Beyas Chuck Berry

Beyoncéas Etta James

Josh Alscheras Mick Jagger

Tim Bellowas Man in the Caddy

Tony Bentleyas Lomax

Marc Bonanas Keith Richards

DC Douglas Crosbyas Policeman (Little Walter beating)

Dexter Dardenas Geneva's Teenage Son

Veronika Dashas Blonde Girl

Sean Shyboy Davisas Toothless Hillbilly Little Walter

Eshaya Draperas Charles Waters

Christopher Durhamas Policeman (with Chuck Berry)

Shiloh Fernandezas Phil Chess

Jill Flintas Shelly Feder

Cadillac Records