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  • Saturday Night Live - 25 Years Of Music - Vol. 2
  • Rated - 4 stars Eddie Murhpy at his Funniest! 15 January 2006
    ... features some of the funniest comedy skits you'll ever see by Eddie Murphy as: James Brown in the Hot Tub, among others, as well performances by: JB himself singing 'I Go...  
  • James Brown And BB King - One Special Night
  • Rated - 5 stars SOUL POWER 12 October 2006
    ...Fantastic! James Brown still at his best on this one. A Funky good Time had by all! B.B a joy to watch as usual and a rare glimpse of Jacko jammin' with Brown, the greate...  
  • Live 8
  • Live 8 review by williamsgwynfa from gwaenysgor in flintshire
    Rated - 5 stars superb.................. 3 June 2007
    ... Katherine Jenkins - Nessun Dorma Travis - Why Does It Always Rain On Me? James Brown - I Got You (I Feel Good) James Brown & Will Young - Papa's Got A Brand New B...  

James Brown - filmography


  • James Brown - Live Performance on DVD (2007)
    Starring: James Brown
    Director: James Brown
    Certificate: Certificate: Ex
    This DVD charts the rise and rise of the 'Godfather of Soul' as told by the man himself, America's 'Mr Dynamite'! James Brown pushed the musical boundaries, and can be credited with forcing gospel music into the mainstream. In this film we see him performing some of his greatest hits and talking ..read more »
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  • James Brown - Mr Dynamite on DVD (2007)
    Starring: James Brown
    Director: James Brown
    Certificate: Certificate: Ex
    With a career that spanned half a century, James Brown created a signature sound that would influence both his contemporaries and generations of musicians to come. This documentary about the Godfather of Soul delves into the dynamic yet troubled man behind the music.
    Rate this: 2.5 stars out of 5 50% from 2 members
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  • James Brown Live From The House Of Blues on DVD (2000)
    Starring: James Brown
    Certificate: Certificate: Ex
    The Hardest Working Man in Show Business brings his unique vocal styling to the famous House of Blues in Las Vegas. Still pouncing and bursting with energy after nearly forty years on stage, the "Godfather of Soul" performs rousing renditions of hits including "Living In America," "Soul Man," "I ..read more »
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  • James Brown - Live At Chastain Park on DVD (1985)
    Starring: James Brown
    Certificate: Certificate: Ex
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    The hardest working man in show business, the godfather of soul, whatever you call him, here's proof that James Brown is all that and more in this live concert filmed at the height of Brown's career at Georgia's famed Chastain Park. Performances include "Get Up Offa That Thing," "Georgia On My Mind,..read more »
    Rate this: 2.5 stars out of 5 53% from 40 members
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  • James Brown Live On Stage on DVD (1985)
    Starring: James Brown
    Certificate: Certificate: Ex
    The hardest working man in show business, the godfather of soul, whatever you call him, here's proof that James Brown is all that and more in this live concert filmed at the height of Brown's career at Georgia's famed Chastain Park. Performances include "Get Up Offa That Thing," "Georgia On My Mind,..read more »
    Rate this: 2.5 stars out of 5 48% from 19 members
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  • James Brown - Soul Jubilee on DVD (1984)
    Starring: James Brown
    Certificate: Certificate: Ex
    The Hardest Working Man in Showbusiness is at his best in this 1984 Atlanta performance. Filmed at Chastain Park, the infamous soul performer gyrates, slides, and spins to fifteen of his classics. SOUL JUBILEE is proof that age doesn't quiet a natural-born performer like James Brown; like a fine ..read more »
    Rate this: 3 stars out of 5 56% from 24 members
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  • James Brown - Body Heat on DVD (1979)
    Starring: James Brown
    Certificate: Certificate: Ex
    Part of the Pioneer Artists Concert Film Series, this is a memorable performance from the Godfather of Soul. Songs include Sex Machine, Get Up Offa That Thing, and many more.
    Rate this: 3 stars out of 5 61% from 39 members
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  • Soul Power - BLU-RAY Version (1974)
    Starring: James Brown,  Muhammad Ali,  B.B. King
    Director: Jeffrey Levy-Hinte
    Certificate: Certificate: 12
    Presented in conjunction with the landmark 'Rumble in the Jungle' boxing match between Ali and Foreman, Zaire '74 was a three-day music festival in Kinshasa organised by South African musician Hugh Masekela and American record producer Stewart Levine, and featuring performances by such famed ..read more »
    Rate this: 1 star out of 5 20% from 1 member
    Due for release on 16th November 2009
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  • Soul Power (1974)
    Starring: James Brown,  Muhammad Ali,  B.B. King
    Director: Jeffrey Levy-Hinte
    Certificate: Certificate: 12
    Presented in conjunction with the landmark 'Rumble in the Jungle' boxing match between Ali and Foreman, Zaire '74 was a three-day music festival in Kinshasa organised by South African musician Hugh Masekela and American record producer Stewart Levine, and featuring performances by such famed ..read more »
    Rate this: 2.5 stars out of 5 49% from 11 members
    Due for release on 16th November 2009
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  • Objective Burma on DVD (1954)
    Starring: Errol Flynn,  William Prince,  George Tobias
    Director: Raoul Walsh
    Certificate: Certificate: PG
    The three disc package collects together three movies featuring the Pacific campaign made in the aftermath of World War II.BATTLE CRY: Non-stop action characterizes this World War II epic with an all-star cast. The heroic exploits of a Marine battalion are followed from basic training through the ..read more »
    Rate this: 3 stars out of 5 60% from 352 members
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  • James Brown - Live In Berlin on DVD
    Starring: James Brown
    Certificate: Certificate: Ex
    Tracklist includes: 'Living In America', 'Gonna Have A Funky Good Time', 'Try Me', 'Get On The Good Foot', 'Prisoner Of Love', 'There's No Business Like Show Business', 'Get Up Offa That Thing', 'How Do You Stop', 'I Got The Feeling', 'Papa's Got A Brand New Bag', 'I Got You', 'It's A Man's Man's ..read more »
    Rate this: 2 stars out of 5 34% from 7 members
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  • James Brown - The Definitive James Brown on DVD
    Director: James Brown
    Certificate: Certificate: Ex
    DVD tracklisting: 'Give It Up Or Turn It Loose', 'It’s Too Funky In Here', 'Try Me', 'Get On The Good Foot', 'Prisoner Of Love', 'Get Up Offa That Thing', 'Georgia On My Mind', 'It’s A Man’s Man’s Man’s World', 'Cold Sweat', 'I Can’t Stand Myself', 'Papa’s Got A Brand New Bag', 'I Got You (I Feel ..read more »
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  • Rock Revolutions on DVD
    Starring: Little Richard,  Jerry Lee Lewis,  Ike Turner
    Certificate: Certificate: Ex
    Featuring many of the most influential and charismatic musicians from the 1960's and 1970's, Rock Revolutions is a unique collection of spine-tingling performances from a time when passionate music helped change the world. Showcasing more than 20 live performances from rock gods Jimi Hendrix and ..read more »
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  • James Brown - Legends In Concert on DVD
    Starring: James Brown
    Certificate: Certificate: Ex
    Features James Brown performing at the Chastain Park. Tracklist: 'Give It Up Turn It Loose', 'Too Funky In Here', 'Get On The Good Foot', 'Prisoner Of Love', 'Get Up Offa That Thing', 'Georgia On My Mind', 'It's A Man's Man's Man's World', 'Cold Sweat', 'Papa's Got A Brand New Bag', 'I Feel Good', '..read more »
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  • James Brown - It's A Man's World on DVD
    Starring: James Brown
    Certificate: Certificate: Ex
    James Brown performs some 15 of his greatest hits. Tracks include: "Living In America", "Try Me", "I Got The Feeling", "Papa's Got A Brand New Bag", "I Got You" and "Sex Machine".
    Rate this: 2 stars out of 5 36% from 3 members
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  • James Brown - The Godfather Of Soul on DVD
    Starring: James Brown
    Director: Marcus Peterzell
    Certificate: Certificate: Ex
    The legacy of James Brown's considerable talents spread far and wide throughout the popular music - rap, soul, funk and R&B all owe a sizeable debt to the 'Godfather of Soul'. JB's musical legacy has seen him win critical acclaim, prestigious awards and commercial success - this biography features ..read more »
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  • 60s All Stars - Vol. 2 on DVD
    Starring: Sonny And Cher,  Percy Sledge,  James Brown
    Certificate: Certificate: Ex
    Classic performances from the 60's concentrating on performances from the second part of the decade. Includes:Sonny & Cher - I Got You BabePercy Sledge - When A Man Loves A WomanFour Tops - Reach OutIke & Tina Turner - River Deep, Mountain HighNancy Sinatra - These Boots are Made for WalkingSimon & ..read more »
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  • James Brown - Live In Santa Cruz on DVD
    Starring: James Brown
    Certificate: Certificate: Ex
    Track List: 1. Intro 2. Get Up Offa That Thing 3. Body Heat 4. Try Me 5. Sex Machine 6. Georgia On My Mind 7. Please Please Please 8. Hindsight (a.k.a. Eyesight) 9. Can't Stand It 10. Papa's Got A Brand New Bag 11. Jam
    Rate this: 3 stars out of 5 60% from 4 members
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  • James Brown Live - All The Way From Atlanta on DVD
    Director: James Brown
    Certificate: Certificate: Ex
    Live set by the Godfather of Soul from Chastain Park, Atlanta 1980.Tracklisting includes: 'It's A Man's, Man's, Man's World', 'Get Up Offa That Thing', 'I Got You (I Feel Good)', 'Get On The Good Foot' and 'Papa's Got A Brand New Bag'.
    Rate this: 3.5 stars out of 5 85% from 2 members
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  • James Brown And BB King - One Special Night on DVD
    Starring: James Brown,  B.B. King
    Certificate: Certificate: Ex
    Two legends join up for one special performance. The tracklist includes: B.B. King - 'Let The Good Times Roll', 'Guess Who' and 'The Thrill Is Gone'; and James Brown - 'Payback', 'Gonna Have A Funky Good Time' and 'Prisoner Of Love'.
    Rate this: 3 stars out of 5 59% from 11 members
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  • James Brown Live on DVD
    Starring: James Brown
    Certificate: Certificate: Ex
    Tracklisting: 'Give It Up or Turn It Loose', It's Too Funky in Here', 'Try Me', 'Get on the Good Foot', 'Prisoner of Love', 'Get Up Offa That Thing', 'Georgia on My Mind', 'It's a Man's, Man's, Man's World', 'Cold Sweat', 'I Can't Stand Myself', 'Papa's Got a Brand New Bag', 'I Got You (I Feel Good)..read more »
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  • Legends Of Rock 'n' Roll on DVD
    Starring: Bo Diddley,  Jerry Lee Lewis,  Ray Charles
    Certificate: Certificate: Ex
    Tracklist includes: James Brown - 'Papa's Got A Brand New Bag', Bo Diddley - 'Bo Diddley', Ray Charles - 'Mess Around' and Jerry Lee Lewis - 'Great Balls Of Fire'. Features fifteen tracks in total.
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  • James Brown - In Concert on DVD
    Starring: James Brown
    Certificate: Certificate: Ex
    As a prolific singer, songwriter, bandleader and record producer, Brown was a pivotal force in the evolution of gospel and rhythm and blues into soul and funk. He left his mark on numerous other musical genres, including rock, jazz, disco, dance and electronic music, reggae and hip hop. Brown's ..read more »
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  • James Brown - Double Dynamite! on DVD
    Director: James Brown
    Certificate: Certificate: Ex
    Two shows capturing the Godfather of Soul, James Brown at the height of his career. Performing his biggest hits before appreciative audiences in the contrasting settings of New York's legendary night-spot Studio 54 and a huge stadium gig in Atlanta, James proves as popular as ever.
    Rate this: 3 stars out of 5 56% from 9 members
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  • Great Performers - Giants Of Rock 'N' Roll on DVD
    Starring: Little Richard,  Bo Diddley,  B.B. King
    Certificate: Certificate: Ex
    Not since the legendary London Rock 'N' Roll show of 1973 have so many peerless masters of classic rock been gathered together on the one stage. The Giants of Rock 'N' Roll is just that - the gathering together of the main movers of the music that shook and continues to shake the world. From the ..read more »
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James Brown - watch online


  • James Brown - Live At Chastain Park to Watch Now
    Starring: James Brown
    Certificate: Certificate: Ex (TBC)
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    This fabulous DVD shows the great performer at the top of his career performing at Chastain Park, singing such timeless classics as Papa's Got A Brand New Bag and I Feel Good.
    Rate this: 2.5 stars out of 5 53% from 3 members
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James Brown facts

5 most recent films

James Brown - Live Performance - 1.0 stars
James Brown - Mr Dynamite - 2.5 stars
Live 8 - 3.5 stars
Black Entertainment - A Celebration Of Black Music - 2.5 stars
James Brown Live From The House Of Blues - 2.5 stars

5 highest-rated films

Live 8 - 3.5 stars
Objective Burma - 3.0 stars
Saturday Night Live - 25 Years Of Music - Vol. 2 - 2.5 stars
60s All Stars - Vol. 2 - 2.5 stars
Black Entertainment - A Celebration Of Black Music - 2.5 stars

5 lowest-rated films

James Brown - Live Performance - 1.0 stars
Soul Power - BLU-RAY Version - 1.0 stars
Rock Revolutions - 1.5 stars
James Brown - It's A Man's World - 2.0 stars
James Brown - In Concert - 2.0 stars

Most frequent co-stars

B.B. King - 4 times - show films
Tina Turner - 4 times - show films
Jerry Lee Lewis - 3 times - show films
Big Black - 2 times - show films
Bo Diddley - 2 times - show films

Most frequent directors

none - 10 times - show films
Jeffrey Levy-Hinte - 2 times - show films
Stan Lathan - 1 times - show films
Marcus Peterzell - 1 times - show films
Raoul Walsh - 1 times - show films