description Cadillac Records Overview
Cadillac Records depicts the period between the early 1940s and the late 1960s, focusing on the operations of Chess Records in Chicago. The film details the life of record executive Leonard Chess and his relationships with several artists who recorded for the label. It examines a specific era within the history of American music publishing.
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info Cadillac Records Specifications
| Country | United States |
| Year | 2008 |
help Cadillac Records FAQ
What real record label is Cadillac Records about?
It dramatizes the rise of Chess Records in Chicago and follows co-founder Leonard Chess. The 2008 film uses the label's artists to show the blues and early rock era ([Sony Pictures](https://www.sonypictures.com/movies/cadillacrecords)).
Who plays Muddy Waters, Chuck Berry, and Etta James?
Jeffrey Wright plays Muddy Waters, Mos Def plays Chuck Berry, and Beyoncé Knowles plays Etta James. Adrien Brody plays Leonard Chess, the record executive at the center of the film ([Sony Pictures](https://www.sonypictures.com/movies/cadillacrecords)).
Is Cadillac Records a documentary?
No, it is a 2008 scripted biographical drama written and directed by Darnell Martin. It is based on real Chess Records figures, but scenes and timelines are dramatized for the film.
What period does Cadillac Records cover?
The story focuses mainly on Chicago music in the 1950s and 1960s, including Chess Records' blues and rock roster. That period is why Muddy Waters, Little Walter, Chuck Berry, and Etta James appear in the same narrative.
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