Lackawanna Blues
2005, drama, music
95 minutes
In a story fueled by rhythm and blues, a young boy's life is shaped by love and the stories of a cast of characters in the boarding house where he lives in 1960s Lackawanna, New York.
Cast
Rachel "Nanny" Crosby
Ruben Santiago Jr.
The Bandleader
Alean
Ol'lem Taylor
Pauline
Bill Crosby
Dick Barrymore
Bertha
Ulysses Ford
Ruben Santiago Sr.
Laura's Mother
Mr. Paul
Ricky
Hotel Receptionist in Toronto
Self
Freddie Cobbs
Bill's Woman
Ruben, Jr. - Toddler
Laura
Otis McClanahan
Jimmy
Lonnie (War Veteran)
Mr. Lucious
Numb Finger Pete
Mrs. Carmichael
Bill's Woman
Ruben Jr. (Adult)
Shakey Winfield
Ol' Po Carl
Jimmy Lee's Woman
Jesse
Fish Fry Guest
Fish Fry Guest
Fish Fry Guest
Fish Fry Guest
Fish Fry Guest
Fish Fry Guest
Dancer at Maxie's
Dancer at Maxie's
Dancer at Maxie's
Dancer at Maxie's
Dancer at Maxie's
Dancer at Maxie's
Dancer at Maxie's
Dancer at Maxie's
Nancy's Birthday Party Guest
Nancy's Birthday Party Guest
Nancy's Birthday Party Guest
Nancy's Birthday Party Guest
Alean's Boyfriend
Fish Sandwich Man
Gambler
Laura's Daughter
Laura's Son
Performer
Musician (uncredited)
Party Guest (uncredited)
Headwaiter (uncredited)
Dancer at Maxie's (uncredited)
Swing Dancer (uncredited)
Crew
Camera
Directing
Director
Lighting
Gaffer
Sound
Original music composer
Writing
Writer
What is Veboli?
Veboli provides personal movie advice, so you can easily choose the right movie to watch. Learn more
Got a question?
Send us a message
English