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Get on Up (2014)
Director: Tate Taylor
Cast: Chadwick Boseman, Nelsan Ellis, Dan Aykroyd, Viola Davis
6.9
80%Runtime139 min
Rating12A
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A chronicle of James Brown's rise from extreme poverty to become one of the most influential musicians in history.
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Chadwick Boseman's captivating performance as the legendary James Brown is the highlight of this 2014 biopic directed by Tate Taylor. The film blends drama, music, and history to chronicle Brown's remarkable rise from poverty to become one of the most influential musicians of all time, offering a fascinating glimpse into his life and artistry.
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Get On Up is a 2014 American biographical musical film directed by Tate Taylor and written by Jez and John-Henry Butterworth. Produced by Brian Grazer, Mick Jagger, and Taylor and Victoria Pearman, the film stars an ensemble cast featuring Chadwick Boseman as singer James Brown, Nelsan Ellis as Bobby Byrd, Dan Aykroyd as Ben Bart, Viola Davis as Susie Brown, Craig Robinson as Maceo Parker, and Octavia Spencer as Aunt Honey. Using a nonlinear narrative, it follows James's stream of consciousness as he recalls events from his life in an asynchronous manner, occasionally breaking the fourth wall to address the audience.
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