Lackawanna Blues (2005)
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In a story fueled by rhythm and blues, a young boy's life is shaped by love and the stories of a cast of characters in the boarding house where he lives in 1960s Lackawanna, New York.
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... Rachel 'Nanny' Crosby
... Ruben Santiago Jr.
... The Bandleader
... Alean
... Ol'lem Taylor
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Lackawanna Blues
Cast
... Rachel 'Nanny' Crosby
... Ruben Santiago Jr.
... The Bandleader
... Alean
... Ol'lem Taylor
... Pauline
... Bill Crosby
... Dick Barrymore
... Bertha
... Ulysses Ford
... Ruben Santiago Sr.
... Laura's Mother
... Mr. Paul
... Ricky
... Self
... Freddie Cobbs
... Bill's Woman
... Ruben, Jr. (Toddler)
... Laura
... Otis McClanahan
... Jimmy
... Lonnie (War Veteran)
... Mr. Lucious
... Numb Finger Pete
... Mrs. Carmichael
... Bill's Woman
... Ruben Jr. (Adult)
... Shakey Winfield
... Ol' Po Carl
... Jimmy Lee's Woman
... Jesse
... Fish Fry Guest
... Fish Fry Guest
... Fish Fry Guest
... Fish Fry Guest
... Fish Fry Guest
... Fish Fry Guest
... Dancer at Maxie's
... Dancer at Maxie's
... Dancer at Maxie's
... Dancer at Maxie's
... Dancer at Maxie's
... Dancer at Maxie's
... Dancer at Maxie's
... Dancer at Maxie's
... Nanny's Birthday Party Guest
... Nanny's Birthday Party Guest
... Nanny's Birthday Party Guest
... Nanny's Birthday Party Guest
... Alean's Boyfriend
... Fish Sandwich Man
... Gambler
... Laura's Daughter
... Laura's Son
... Performer
... Hotel Receptionist in Toronto (uncredited)
... Headwaiter (uncredited)
... Fish Fry Guest (uncredited)
... Party Guest (uncredited)
Crew
... Director
... Writer
... Original Music Composer
... Director of Photography
... Gaffer
... Executive Producer
... Casting
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