Honeydripper (2007)
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Tyrone (Danny Glover) is the proprietor of the Honeydripper juke joint. When business at the once-popular club begins to trail off and Tyrone hires unpredictable electric guitarist Sonny (Gary Clark Jr.) against his better judgment, Tyrone's last-ditch bid to draw in crowds during harvest time has surprising results that neither desperate Tyrone nor the ambitious Sonny could have ever anticipated. Blues guitarist Keb' Mo' co-stars in the film, which was written and directed by John Sayles. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi
- Starring:
- Danny Glover, Lisa Gay Hamilton, (more)
- Director(s):
- John Sayles
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- PG13
- Format(s):
- DVD
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Synopsis of Honeydripper
Tyrone (Danny Glover) is the proprietor of the Honeydripper juke joint. When business at the once-popular club begins to trail off and Tyrone hires unpredictable electric guitarist Sonny (Gary Clark Jr.) against his better judgment, Tyrone's last-ditch bid to draw in crowds during harvest time has surprising results that neither desperate Tyrone nor the ambitious Sonny could have ever anticipated. Blues guitarist Keb' Mo' co-stars in the film, which was written and directed by John Sayles. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi
- Theatrical Feature Running Time:
- 124 mins
Complete Cast of Honeydripper
- Danny Glover - Tyrone Purvis
- Keb' Mo'
- Charles S. Dutton - Maceo
- Kel Mitchell
- Dr. Mable John - Bertha Mae
- Arthur Lee Williams - Metalmouth Sims
- Albert Hall
- Davenia McFadden
- Mary Steenburgen
- Eric Abrams
- Tom Wright
- Lisa Gay Hamilton - Delilah
- Yaya DaCosta - China Doll
- Vondie Curtis-Hall - Slick
- Gary Clark Jr. - Sonny Blake
- Stacy Keach - Sheriff Pugh
- Darryl Edwards
- Brent Jennings
- Ruben Santiago-Hudson
- Sean Patrick Thomas
- Eddie Shaw
- Director(s):
- John Sayles
- Writer(s):
- John Sayles
- Producer(s):
- Maggie Renzi
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- PG13(Adult Situations, Violence)
- Categories:
- Independent Films, Drama
- 2007 - National Board of Review - Best Independent Film
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