Louie Bluie
"Filmed at the 1985 Friscofest"
Originally released in 1985. Louie Bluie is a documentary/music film. directed by Terry Zwigoff. At just 60 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Howard Armstrong, Ted Bogan, and Jay Lynch
Synopsis
Crumb director Terry Zwigoff’s first film is a true treat: a documentary about the obscure country-blues musician and idiosyncratic visual artist Howard “Louie Bluie” Armstrong, member of the last known black string band in America. As beguiling a raconteur as he is a performer, Louie makes for a wildly entertaining movie subject, and Zwigoff honors him with an unsentimental but endlessly affectionate tribute. Full of infectious music and comedy, Louie Bluie is a humane evocation of the kind of pop-cultural marginalia that Zwigoff would continue to excavate in the coming years.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 13, 1985
40 years ago
Runtime
1h 0m
60 minutes total
User Rating
7.5/10
Great (12 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Superior
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Louie Bluie about?
Crumb director Terry Zwigoff’s first film is a true treat: a documentary about the obscure country-blues musician and idiosyncratic visual artist Howard “Louie Bluie” Armstrong, member of the...
Who directed Louie Bluie?
Louie Bluie was directed by Terry Zwigoff.
How long is Louie Bluie?
Louie Bluie has a runtime of 1 hours and 0 minutes (60 minutes total).
When was Louie Bluie released?
Louie Bluie was released on November 13, 1985 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Louie Bluie?
The main cast of Louie Bluie includes Howard Armstrong, Ted Bogan, Jay Lynch, Yank Rachell, Ikey Robinson.