Lightnin' Les
Originally released in 1968. Lightnin' Les is a feature film. directed by Les Blank. At just 4 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Lightnin' Hopkins
Synopsis
Lightnin' Hopkins sings about playing cards with Les Blank and Skip Gerson - a card game he won which turned critical to the making of the film "The Blues Accordin' To Lightnin' Hopkins." After filming 13 songs, Lightnin' had told Les and Skip that he was done filming. As a last resort Les asked Lightnin' to play cards and he lost $200. But then Lightnin' agreed to film more.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 1, 1968
58 years ago
Runtime
0h 4m
4 minutes total
User Rating
5.0/10
Mixed (1 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lightnin' Les about?
Lightnin' Hopkins sings about playing cards with Les Blank and Skip Gerson - a card game he won which turned critical to the making of the film "The Blues Accordin' To Lightnin' Hopkins." After fil...
Who directed Lightnin' Les?
Lightnin' Les was directed by Les Blank.
How long is Lightnin' Les?
Lightnin' Les has a runtime of 0 hours and 4 minutes (4 minutes total).
When was Lightnin' Les released?
Lightnin' Les was released on January 1, 1968 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Lightnin' Les?
The main cast of Lightnin' Les includes Lightnin' Hopkins.