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Mr. Dynamite: The Rise of James Brown

  • 2014
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Mr. Dynamite: The Rise of James Brown (2014)
Music DocumentaryBiographyDocumentaryMusic

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

  • Director
    • Alex Gibney
  • Writer
    • Alex Gibney
  • Stars
    • James Brown
    • Christian McBride
    • Bobby Byrd
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    • IMDb RATING
    7.4/10
    1.6K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Alex Gibney
    • Writer
      • Alex Gibney
    • Stars
      • James Brown
      • Christian McBride
      • Bobby Byrd
    • 9User reviews
    • 5Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    • Awards
      • 2 wins & 2 nominations total

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    Top Cast61

    James Brown
    James Brown
    • Self
    • (archive footage)
    Christian McBride
    Christian McBride
    • Self
    Bobby Byrd
    • Self
    Greg Tate
    Greg Tate
    • Self
    Louis Jordan
    Louis Jordan
    • Self
    • (archive footage)
    Duke Ellington
    Duke Ellington
    • Self
    • (archive footage)
    Mick Jagger
    Mick Jagger
    • Self
    John Starks
    John Starks
    • Self
    • (as John 'Jabo' Starks)
    Eugene 'Bull' Connor
    Eugene 'Bull' Connor
    • Self
    • (archive footage)
    • (as Bull Connor)
    Al Sharpton
    Al Sharpton
    • Self
    Martha High
    • Self
    Little Richard
    Little Richard
    • Self
    • (archive footage)
    Melvin Parker
    • Self
    Alan Leeds
    Alan Leeds
    • Self
    Clyde Stubblefield
    Clyde Stubblefield
    • Self
    Micheal Veal
    • Self
    Danny Ray
    • Self
    Questlove
    Questlove
    • Self
    • (as Ahmir 'Questlove' Thompson)
    • Director
      • Alex Gibney
    • Writer
      • Alex Gibney
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      Written and performed by James Brown

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    Details

    • Release date
      • June 18, 2016 (Japan)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official site (Japan)
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • James Brown, Mr. Dynamite
    • Production companies
      • Jagged Films
      • Inaudible Films
      • Jigsaw Productions
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 2h(120 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.78 : 1
      • 16:9 HD

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