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Leadbelly

6.419762h 6mPGMovieDrama

The life of Blues and folk singer Huddie Leadbetter, nicknamed Leadbelly is recounted. Covering the good times and bad from his 20s to 40s. Much of that time was spent on chain gangs in the south. Even in prison he became well known for…

DirectorGordon Parks
WriterErnest Kinoy
ProducersMarc Merson·David Frost

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Availability shown for United Kingdom · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Gordon Parks

RMRoger E. Mosley
Roger E. Mosley
Huddie Ledbetter
JB
James Brodhead
John Lomax
JM
John McDonald
Tom Pruitt
LW
Leonard Wrentz
Guard
EHErnie Hudson
Ernie Hudson
Archie
DM
Dana Manno
Margaret Judd
WW
William Wintersole
Sheriff Gibbons
PBPaul Benjamin
Paul Benjamin
Wes Ledbetter
LHLynn Hamilton
Lynn Hamilton
Sally Ledbetter
CLCarole Lamond
Carole Lamond
Laura May
ME
Melba Englander
Evaline
PS
Pamela Singleton
Fat Bessie

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Leadbelly — streaming FAQ

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Leadbelly isn't on any subscription service in United Kingdom right now, but you can rent or buy it on JustWatch TV, Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. It's not on Netflix.

Is Leadbelly on Netflix?

No, Leadbelly is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of October 2026. You can rent or buy it on JustWatch TV and Apple TV Store.

Is Leadbelly on Amazon Prime Video?

Leadbelly isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United Kingdom, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Leadbelly for free?

Leadbelly isn't available free in United Kingdom; you can only rent or buy it on JustWatch TV and Apple TV Store.

Is Leadbelly based on a true story?

Yes — Leadbelly is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).