What Would Sam BioPic be titled? Who should star?
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carlossheen — 18 years ago(April 12, 2007 07:01 AM)
well i was the one who suggested william james jones.he looks like around the time of "you send me"2000;,hes from chicago(like sam),he dances and sings.i mean we cant be too picky,at least someone didnt mention "Leon" the guy that played david ruffin,little richard,one of the 5 heartbeats,and all the other roles he has played.the wesley fellow looks like sam when he was with the soul stirrers,although a little skinny he could problly pull it off.
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EuphoricDream — 18 years ago(April 28, 2007 06:43 PM)
I already posted this in another thred here but:
http://www.jaugustrichards.com/
Check out his gallery for other pictures.
He can play Mr. Cooke. I think he is a good actor that needs a break and this could be it for him. -
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lbatista81 — 18 years ago(July 30, 2007 10:58 AM)
For whatever reason a biopic has never been able to get off the ground. From what I hear some people are a little afraid digging into Sam's life might cause trouble since he died in a mysterious way. In any case I think Khalil Kain would be perfect looks-wise for the role.
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surf_sussman — 18 years ago(August 10, 2007 02:46 AM)
I'm a huge fan of Sam an5b4d even went so far to read the 800 page "Soul Boogie" biography on the guy. I don't know for who to play Sam, but as for a title, I've got a few
"Keep Movin' On" - one of the last recordings Sam ever did and one of his most powerful.
"Night Beat" - my favorite album by the guy and truly shows his soul.
"That's Where It's At" - not sure if the guy coined the term or not with the lyrics, but this would be great. -
sjoh180613 — 18 years ago(September 03, 2007 10:19 AM)
I believe Denzel could pull the role off playing Sam Cooke, after all in '99 he did play a twenty something Ruben Carter in his forties. Denzel has not really aged. But if he is considered too old the Sam Cooke role should clearly go to up and comer Columbus Short. The kid can act.
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snowbound1023 — 18 years ago(September 09, 2007 12:23 PM)
I was very young when Sam Cooke died, but I still remember the grief, anger and disbelief the circumstances of his death caused. In watching a bio of Sam on tv, I saw just how dynamic and charismatic he was. I agree that Denzel is too old to play Sam now, besides he doesn't have the fire of Sam. Wesley Jonathan is certainly cute, but he lacks depth. Blair Underwood is the best candidate. He has the looks and the smouldering sexuality to carry off the role. However, the window for him is getting short too, since he is in his forties.