Richie Havens

Acting

Richie Havens

Born January 21, 1941 · Brooklyn, New York, USA

Died April 22, 2013 · aged 72

Richard Pierce Havens was an American singer-songwriter and guitarist. His music encompassed elements of folk, soul, and rhythm and blues. He had an intense and rhythmic guitar style (often in open tunings), and played soulful covers of pop and folk songs. He was the opening act at Woodstock.

Known For

I'm Not ThereI'm Not There · 2007
I'm Not There
★ 6.52007
MovieDramaMusic
Six actors portray six personas of music legend Bob Dylan in scenes depicting various stages of his life, chronicling his rise from unknown folksinger to international icon and revealing how Dylan constantly reinvented himself.
Hearts of FireHearts of Fire · 1987
Hearts of Fire
★ 4.11987
MovieRomanceDrama
A reclusive musician, once a huge rock star, takes a young female protegee. While on a tour she meets a younger, more popular rocker and switches her loyalties.
The Girl, the Gold Watch & DynamiteThe Girl, the Gold Watch & Dynamite · 1981
The Girl, the Gold Watch & Dynamite
★ 3.51981
MovieComedyFantasy
In this sequel to "The Girl, the Gold Watch & Everything," down-on-his-luck Kirby Winter inherits a floundering business, and the magical gold watch which can stop time. But his wedding plans with Bonnie Lee Beaumont are interrupted when her mother phones them to help her save her family farm from a nasty land developer - using the gold watch's powers.
Greased LightningGreased Lightning · 1977
Greased Lightning
★ 6.41977
MovieActionComedy
The true life story of Wendell Scott, the first black stock car racing driver to win an upper-tier NASCAR race.
Street HunterStreet Hunter · 1990
Street Hunter
★ 5.61990
MovieActionDrama
Logan Blade is a tough police officer who has to confront a gang led by ruthless Colonel Walsh.
The Boss' SonThe Boss' Son · 1978
The Boss' Son
★ 10.01978
MovieDrama
Bobby Rose has just returned home after graduating business school. He agrees to start working for his father, a successful carpet manufacturer. Bobby's dreams of a cushy junior exec position are quashed when he's told to report to the shipping department, where he's trained as a delivery driver. Learning the business from the ground up embitters Bobby, as well as his coworkers, some of whom, he discovers, are stealing from the company.
Tribute to Harry ChapinTribute to Harry Chapin · 1991
Tribute to Harry Chapin
★ 7.01991
MovieTV MovieDocumentary
Tribute concert held in 1987 at Carnegie Hall (and later televised on PBS), commemorating Harry Chapin's posthumous receipt of the Congressional Medal of Honor for his humanitarian efforts. Featuring songs and speeches by Harry's friends, family and peers.
The FightersThe Fighters · 1974
The Fighters
★ 8.01974
MovieDocumentary
Documentary about Ali's rise to glory, beginning with his "Cassius Clay" days back in Louisville.

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