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Ry Cooder: How Can a Poor Man Stand Such Times and Live?
Ry Cooder: How Can a Poor Man Stand Such Times and Live?
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Ry Cooder: How Can a Poor Man Stand Such Times and Live?

1970
14m
Music

Status

Released

Release

1970

Runtime

14m

Storyline

An introduction to the world of Ry Cooder and his debut album on Warner Bros. Records. Cooder talks about old movies, trailers and the lay of the land. And most of all about the inspiration from Blind Alfred Reed's song "How can a poor man stand such times and live?"

Score Distribution

Details

Status
Released
Runtime
14m
Dec 3, 1970
Director
Fred Wainwright
Production
Warner Records
Warner Records
Production Countries
United States of America

Top Cast

9 Cast Members

Ry Cooder

Ry Cooder

Van Dyke Parks

Van Dyke Parks

Gloria Jones

Gloria Jones

Richie Hayward

Roy Estrada

Milt Holland

Chris Ethridge

John Barbata

John Barbata

Max Bennett

Max Bennett

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