Cast
| Danny Glover | Tyrone Purvis |
| Lisa Gay Hamilton | Delilah Purvis |
| Yaya DaCosta | China Doll |
| Charles S. Dutton | Maceo Green |
| Gary Clark Jr. | Sonny Blake |
| Dr. Mable John | Bertha Mae Spivey |
| Vondie Curtis Hall | Slick |
| Stacy Keach | Sheriff Pugh |
| Nagee Clay | Scratch |
| Absalom Adams | Lonnie |
| Arthur Lee Williams | Metalmouth Sims |
| Ruben Santiago-Hudson | Alton Stokely |
| Davenia McFadden | Nadine |
| Daryl Edwards | Shack Thomas |
| Sean Patrick Thomas | Dexter Moncrief |
| Eric Abrams | Hamilton Drinkwater |
| Kel Mitchell | Junebug |
| Keb’ Mo’ | Possum |
| Tom Wright | Cool Breeze |
| donnie l. betts | Mr. Simmons |
| John Sayles | Zeke |
| Larry Coker | Wetumpka Driver |
| Mary Steenburgen | Amanda Winship |
| Brian Williams | Luther |
| Santana Shelton | Opal |
| Danny Vinson | Judge Gatlin |
| Brent Jennings | Ned |
| Steve Holmes | Deputy #1 |
| Albert Hall | Reverend Cutlip |
| Ron McCall | King |
| Eddie Mallard III | Nat |
| Eddie Shaw | Time Trenier |
| Eric Housh | Clerk |
| Stephan Hundley | Young Henry |
| James Crittenden | Old Man Toussaint |
| Ledyard Williamson | Deputy #2 |
| Clara Waters | Choir |
| Rose Womack | Choir |
| Mary Peterson | Choir |
| Latonya Ingram | Choir |
| Tiffany Riley | Choir |
| Jesse Marsh | Choir |
| Jonathan Longmire | Choir |
| Harold Daniels | Choir |
As much as I liked and wanted to like “Honeydripper,” it started out slow, stiff, self conscious and seemd stereotypical. In some ways it would have made a good play and felt like a play.
Yes the era was slow, but the sets looked artificial at times. Danny Glover’s acting was good but often overwrought and over acted. Instead of telling us over and over how bad things are, just show it and let us come to our own conclusion.
There were few plot surprises–it just took forever to get to the climax. The movie did pick up steam towrd the end and became more engaging.
Keb Mo was fabulous as the spirit/observer/greek chorus.
So I wanted to like and did like “Honeydripper.” It was a valiant and mostly successful attempt to portray delta blues, cotton picking and black culture in the 1950s in the rural south.
Comment by david — January 20, 2008 @ 8:19 pm
The tone and pace of this film transport you to a different time, a different place. Not some special effects laden fantasy realm but rural Alabama in 1950. I felt like I could almost feel the heat.
Filming on location in that southern state with local actors along with the bigger named stars made for an authentic feel and taste. The performances were flawless. The music, rockin’. The mood, upbeat.
Danny Glover’s common man trying to make it, even with the system stacked against him, makes you empathize. You can’t help being drawn into his struggle.
I especially liked Stacy Keach’s sheriff. The perfect foil. Overcome, at last by his love for fried chicken.
The mood can be serious at times but the humor always shines through.
See this film. You’ll be glad you did.
Comment by Bob — January 30, 2008 @ 4:18 pm
this movie is good and i got to see some of my friends in the movie cause it was shot in mt little town of georgiana alabama and if u noticed the feed and seed store in the movie that was napa and in the begging there is a bank u see and the little play/movie theater center
Comment by zachary ramsey — February 9, 2008 @ 10:12 pm
Isn’t Tyrell Waldon an extra in this movie?
Comment by Lamaya Shamira — February 28, 2008 @ 12:05 am