Frankie Laine: An American Dreamer (Video 2006)

Directors:

Jimmy Marino, Don Wilson

Writer:

Leslie Wilson

Stars:

Louis Armstrong, Pat Boone, James Brown

Cast

Credited cast:
Louis Armstrong	...	Himself (archive footage)
Pat Boone	...	Himself
James Brown	...	Himself (archive footage)
Dick Clark	...	Himself
Maria Cole	...	Herself
Nat 'King' Cole	...	Himself (archive footage)
Perry Como	...	Himself (archive footage)
Jerome Courtland	...	Himself
Craig Cronbaugh	...	Himself
Pam Donner	...	Herself
Clint Eastwood	...	Himself
Slim Gaillard	...	Himself (archive footage)
Shecky Greene	...	Himself
Connie Haines	...	Herself
Benny Hollman	...	Himself

Storyline

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Plot Keywords:

five word title | name in title | colon in title

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Genres:

Documentary | Biography

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

1 March 2006 (USA)

Company Credits

Production Co:

JFM International Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

90 min

Color:

Color

User Reviews

A must-see for Laine fans!

Well-made documentary on a great American singer. The film (I own the extended version) provides an informative and entertaining overview of Laine's life and career that continues to satisfy after multiple viewings. Kay Starr, Mitch Miller, Patti Page, and Howard Keel are among the stars interviewed. Laine's long life would make for a fascinating mini-series, with his early years (he spent the first 17 years of his career as a world record setting marathon dancer and often homeless jazz singer, "scuffling" about Depression Era America in search of gigs) being of particular interest. It's a much-needed tribute to a true American master.