
Old Suffolk Boy
Documentary · Music · History
Overview
An in-depth look at the life and career of veteran illustrator and bluegrass musician John Holder.
Top Cast
Louis Holder
Louis Holder
Self
Louis Holder
Self
John Holder
John Holder
Self
John Holder
Self
Roger Law
Roger Law
Self
Roger Law
Self
Audrey Smith
Audrey Smith
Self
Audrey Smith
Self
Brenda Hale
Brenda Hale
Self
Brenda Hale
Self
Susan J.L. McNally
Susan J.L. McNally
Self
Susan J.L. McNally
Self
Michael Largent
Michael Largent
Self
Michael Largent
Self
Eddie Barcan
Eddie Barcan
Self
Eddie Barcan
Self
David Badwell Smith
David Badwell Smith
Self
David Badwell Smith
Self
Stephen McNally
Stephen McNally
Self
Stephen McNally
Self
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