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2011165 minMusic

Memphis

Is Memphis a Hit or Flop?

HIT

Is Memphis worth watching? With a rating of 8.3/10, this Music film is a must-watch hit for fans of the genre. Read on for our detailed analysis and user reviews.

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Memphis Synopsis

Memphis is set in the places where rock and roll was born in the 1950s: the seedy nightclubs, radio stations and recording studios of the musically-rich Tennessee city. With an original score, it tells the fictional story of DJ Huey Calhoun, a good ole' local boy with a passion for R&B music and Felicia Farrell, an up-and-coming black singer that he meets one fateful night on Beale Street. Despite the objections of their loved ones (Huey's close-minded mama and Felicia's cautious brother, a club owner), they embark on a dangerous affair. As their careers rise, the relationship is challenged by personal ambition and the pressures of an outside world unable to accept their love. Originally shown in select theatres, then broadcast as an episode of the PBS series "Great Performances" (season 39, episode 11).

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Top Cast

Chad Kimball
Chad KimballHuey Calhoun
Montego Glover
Montego GloverFelicia Farrell
Derrick Baskin
Derrick BaskinGator
J. Bernard Calloway
J. Bernard CallowayDelray Jones
James Monroe Iglehart
James Monroe IglehartBobby
Michael McGrath
Michael McGrathMr. Simmons
Cass Morgan
Cass MorganGladys Calhoun
Jennifer Allen
Jennifer AllenClara/White Mother/Ensemble
Brad Bass
Brad BassPerry Como/Frank Dryer/Ensemble
Tracee Beazer
Tracee BeazerSomeday Backup Singer/Ensemble

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Memphis worth watching?

Yes, Memphis is definitely worth watching! With a rating of 8.3/10, it's highly recommended for fans of Music movies.

Is Memphis hit or flop?

Based on audience ratings (8.3/10), Memphis is considered a hit among viewers.

What genre is Memphis?

Memphis is a Music movie that Memphis is set in the places where rock and roll was born in the 1950s: the seedy nightclubs, radio stations and recording studios of the musically-ri...

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