Storyline

Singer, songwriter, business man, family man, civil rights activist: Sam Cooke transcends all barriers of race, faith and talent. This first-ever biography of the definitive soul singer looks at his extraordinary career and personal life - from his gospel-singing roots through his R&B and pop music career.

Key Information

Director Mary Wharton
Writers Peter Guralnick
Studio ABKCO Music and Records
Rating 7.2/10
Language EN

Cast & Crew

Sam Cooke

Sam Cooke

Self (archive footage)

Lou Adler

Self

Aretha Franklin

Aretha Franklin

Self

Bobby Womack

Bobby Womack

Self

Lou Rawls

Lou Rawls

Self

Lloyd Price

Self

Jeffrey Wright

Jeffrey Wright

Narrator (voice)

Frequently Asked Questions

Sam Cooke: Legend was released on June 17, 2003.

The runtime of Sam Cooke: Legend is 1h 10m.

Sam Cooke: Legend is a Music, Documentary movie.

Sam Cooke: Legend has a rating of 7.2 out of 10 on TMDB.

Sam Cooke: Legend is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

Sam Cooke: Legend was directed by Mary Wharton.

The main cast of Sam Cooke: Legend includes Sam Cooke, Lou Adler, Aretha Franklin.

Sam Cooke: Legend is originally in English.