
The Rhythm and the Blues
Drama · Music · History
Overview
Blues legend Eddie Taylor struggles against financial hardship and music industry exploitation to make a name for himself and provide a better life for his family.
Top Cast


Leon
Leon
Eddie Taylor Sr.
Leon
Eddie Taylor Sr.
Toni Belafonte
Toni Belafonte
Vera Taylor
Toni Belafonte
Vera Taylor


Alex Henderson
Alex Henderson
Larry Taylor
Alex Henderson
Larry Taylor
Robert Cornelius
Robert Cornelius
Howlin Wolf
Robert Cornelius
Howlin Wolf
Guy Davis
Guy Davis
Jimmy Reed
Guy Davis
Jimmy Reed
Simon Hedger
Simon Hedger
Elliot Clapton
Simon Hedger
Elliot Clapton
Sheree Bynum
Sheree Bynum
Inez
Sheree Bynum
Inez


Dev Kennedy
Dev Kennedy
Gate
Dev Kennedy
Gate
Kevin Ging
Kevin Ging
Trembley
Kevin Ging
Trembley
Michael Kevin Martin
Michael Kevin Martin
Newell
Michael Kevin Martin
Newell
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