Idlewild
- Crime
- Drama
- Music
A reticent piano player Percival, along with Rooster, his flamboyant lead performer and manager, struggle to keep their speakeasy, in the Prohibition-era South, out of the hands of gangsters who want to take it over.
Idlewild is a 2006 crime drama musical set in Prohibition-era Georgia, following Percival, a reserved piano player, and Rooster, his charismatic performer and manager, as they fight to protect their speakeasy from ruthless gangsters. Directed by Bryan Barber and featuring a hip-hop influenced soundtrack, the film blends drama, music, and crime elements in a unique period piece.
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Wide release in United States · Rated R
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André 3000Percival
Big BoiRooster
Paula PattonAngel
Terrence HowardTrumpy
Faizon LoveAce
Malinda WilliamsZora
Cicely TysonMother Hopkins
Macy GrayTaffy
Ben VereenPercy Senior
Bruce BruceNathan
Paula Jai ParkerRose
Bobb'e J. ThompsonYoung Rooster
Patti LaBelleThe Real Angel Davenport
Ving RhamesSpats
Jackie LongMonk
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Idlewild — frequently asked
When was Idlewild released?
Idlewild was released on August 25, 2006.
What is Idlewild about?
The film follows Percival, a quiet piano player, and Rooster, a flamboyant lead performer and manager, as they attempt to save their Prohibition-era speakeasy from gangsters trying to seize control of it.
What genres does Idlewild belong to?
Idlewild is a crime drama with a strong music component, blending these elements in a Prohibition-era Southern setting.
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