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A Man Called Adam

6.519661h 39mNRMovieMusicDrama

A famous jazz trumpeter finds himself unable to cope with the problems of everyday life.

DirectorLeo Penn
WritersLester Pine·Tina Pine

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Cast · Directed by Leo Penn

SJSammy Davis Jr.
Sammy Davis Jr.
Adam Johnson
ODOssie Davis
Ossie Davis
Nelson Davis
CTCicely Tyson
Cicely Tyson
Claudia Ferguson
LALouis Armstrong
Louis Armstrong
Willie Ferguson
FJFrank Sinatra Jr.
Frank Sinatra Jr.
Vincent
PLPeter Lawford
Peter Lawford
Manny
MTMel Tormé
Mel Tormé
Mel Tormé
LFLola Falana
Lola Falana
Theo
JDJa'net DuBois
Ja'net DuBois
Martha
JB
Johnny Brown
Les
GR
George Rhodes
Leroy
MS
Michael Silva
George

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A Man Called Adam — streaming FAQ

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A Man Called Adam is streaming on Kanopy in United States. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is A Man Called Adam on Netflix?

No, A Man Called Adam is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on Kanopy.

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A Man Called Adam is available to stream free (with ads) on Kanopy in United States.