About this movie
The Upsetter tells the fascinating story of Lee Scratch Perry a visionary musician and artist from poor rural Jamaica who journeyed to the big city of Kingston in the late 1950’s with dreams of making it in the burgeoning record industry. He burst upon the scene with a brand new sound, inventing a genre of music that would come to be called Reggae, discovering a young Bob Marley and gaining international recognition as a record producer and solo artist. Soon he was being called upon by artists as diverse as The Clash and Paul McCartney to provide his unique sound.
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Quick facts
Year
2008
Runtime
1h 35m
TMDB Rating
⭐ 6.5/10
Votes
10
Genre
Documentary, Music
Director
Language
EN
Cast
🎭 Documentary
🎭 Music
🎬 Ethan Higbee
👤 Lee "Scratch" Perry
👤 Emperor Haile Selassie I of Ethiopia
👤 Peter Tosh
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Questions about The Upsetter: The Life and Music of Lee Scratch Perry
How long is The Upsetter: The Life and Music of Lee Scratch Perry?
The Upsetter: The Life and Music of Lee Scratch Perry has a runtime of 1h 35m (1 hour and 35 minutes).
Who directed The Upsetter: The Life and Music of Lee Scratch Perry?
The Upsetter: The Life and Music of Lee Scratch Perry was directed by Ethan Higbee and released in 2008.
What genre is The Upsetter: The Life and Music of Lee Scratch Perry?
The Upsetter: The Life and Music of Lee Scratch Perry is a Documentary, Music film (2008).
Who stars in The Upsetter: The Life and Music of Lee Scratch Perry?
The cast of The Upsetter: The Life and Music of Lee Scratch Perry includes Lee "Scratch" Perry, Emperor Haile Selassie I of Ethiopia, Peter Tosh, Benicio del Toro, Bob Marley.
What is the TMDB rating for The Upsetter: The Life and Music of Lee Scratch Perry?
The Upsetter: The Life and Music of Lee Scratch Perry has a TMDB rating of 6.5/10 based on 10 votes.
