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The rise and fall of Chess Records, which launched the careers of Muddy Waters, Etta James and Chuck Berry. Leonard Chess scoured the South, checking out the various blues scenes and selling records from the back of his Cadillac.

Production Status:
Released

Genres:
Drama, Musical/Performing Arts and Biopic

Running Time:
1 hr. 48 min.

Release Date:
December 5th, 2008 (wide)

MPAA Rating:
R for pervasive language and some sexuality.

Distributors:
Sony Pictures Releasing

Production Co.:
Sony BMG Film, Parkwood Pictures

U.S. Box Office:
$8,134,217

Filming Locations:
Chicago, Illinois USA
New Jersey
Mississippi

Produced in:
United States