Get on Up (2014)

This powerhouse biopic traces the legendary James Brown's rocky road from humble origins to superstardom as the Godfather of Soul.

Director: Tate Taylor
Cast: Chadwick Boseman, Dan Aykroyd, Viola Davis, Craig Robinson, Fred Melamed, Lennie James, Octavia Spencer, Nelsan Ellis, Tika Sumpter, Jill Scott, Jacinte Blankenship
Runtime: 02h 18m
Type: Movie

Get on Up (2014)

This powerhouse biopic traces the legendary James Brown's rocky road from humble origins to superstardom as the Godfather of Soul.

Director: Tate Taylor
Cast: Chadwick Boseman, Dan Aykroyd, Viola Davis, Craig Robinson, Fred Melamed, Lennie James, Octavia Spencer, Nelsan Ellis, Tika Sumpter, Jill Scott, Jacinte Blankenship
Runtime: 02h 18m
Type: Movie
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