Sam Cooke: Legend 21 years old

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.

Credits

Sam Cooke: Legend Cast

Name Character
Jeffrey Wright He was 37, now 59 years old as Narrator
Lou Adler He was 69, now 91 years old as Himself
Lou Rawls He was 69, 72 years old when he died as Himself
Bobby Womack He was 59, 70 years old when he died as Himself
Aretha Franklin She was 61, 76 years old when she died as Herself
Sam Cooke He was 72, 33 years old when he died as Himself

Sam Cooke: Legend Crew

Name Department
Peter Guralnick as Writer. He was 59 (now 81) years old Writing
Sam Cooke: Legend poster
Sam Cooke: Legend (21 years)

  • Release day: Tuesday, June 17, 2003
  • Runtime: 70 minutes