Mr. Dynamite: The Rise of James Brown

Mr. Dynamite: The Rise of James Brown 2014

7.4/10

IMDB Rating : 7.4

FD Smart Rating : 7.4

Synopsis : This biographical documentary examines the early life and career of musical icon James Brown, from abandoned, impoverished child to Godfather of Soul.

Regions Available ( 28 ) : show...
Argentina , Canada , Czech Republic , France , Hong Kong , Hungary , India , Italy , Japan , Lithuania , Netherlands , Norway , Poland , Russia , Singapore , Slovakia , Spain , Sweden , Thailand , United Kingdom , United States , Belgium , Greece , Mexico , Portugal , Romania , South Africa , South Korea

Actors:

James Brown , Christian McBride , Bobby Byrd , Greg Tate

Creators:

Alex Gibney

Languages:

English [Original]

Subtitles:

Spanish , Simplified Chinese , Arabic , English , Italian , French , Polish , Portuguese , European Spanish , Traditional Chinese , Romanian , Greek , Japanese , Korean , Dutch , Turkish , Norwegian , Finnish , Swedish , Danish , Thai , Bulgarian

Genres:

Documentary, Music

Release Date:

2014

Run Time:

1h59m

Maturity Rating:

Recommended for ages 13 and up

A look at the music career of musician James Brown beginning with his first hit song, 'Please, Please, Please,' in 1956.

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