Name: Louie Bluie
Director: Terry Zwigoff
Genre: Documentary, Music
Released: 1985
Duration: 60 min
Cast: Howard Armstrong, Ted Bogan, Jay Lynch, Yank Rachell, Ikey Robinson

What Louie Bluie Is About

Crumb director Terry Zwigoff’s first film is a true treat: a documentary about the obscure country-blues musician and idiosyncratic visual artist Howard “Louie Bluie” Armstrong, member of the last known black string band in America. As beguiling a raconteur as he is a performer, Louie makes for a wildly entertaining movie subject, and Zwigoff honors him with an unsentimental but endlessly affectionate tribute. Full of infectious music and comedy, Louie Bluie is a humane evocation of the kind of pop-cultural marginalia that Zwigoff would continue to excavate in the coming years.

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What is Louie Bluie about?

Crumb director Terry Zwigoff’s first film is a true treat: a documentary about the obscure country-blues musician and idiosyncratic visual artist Howard “Louie Bluie” Armstrong, member of the last known black string band in America. As beguiling a raconteur as he is a performer, Louie makes for a wildly entertaining movie subject, and Zwigoff honors him with an unsentimental but endlessly affectionate tribute.

Where can I watch Louie Bluie?

Louie Bluie is available to watch on digital platforms such as Criterion Channel, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.

How long is Louie Bluie?

Louie Bluie runs for 60 minutes (1h).

When did Louie Bluie come out?

Louie Bluie was released in 1985.

Who directed Louie Bluie?

Louie Bluie was directed by Terry Zwigoff.

Who stars in Louie Bluie?

Louie Bluie stars Howard Armstrong, Ted Bogan, Jay Lynch, Yank Rachell.

What is Louie Bluie's rating?

Louie Bluie holds 7.6/10 on IMDb and 7.6/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 71 out of 100.