The Ralph Stanley Story

2000 | 82 minutes | 10.0 ★ (1)

The Ralph Stanley Story
  • Overview

    The Stanley sound is true old-time, mountain style bluegrass music. This film tells Ralph's story through interviews with Ralph, fellow musicians, and those who know Ralph best. Rank Stranger, White Dove, Pretty Polly, Man of Constant Sorrow, and over twenty other songs help tell the story. Ralph performs with Dwight Yoakam, Patty Loveless, Junior Brown, Larry Sparks, George Shuffler, Ricky Skaggs, and members of the Clinch Mountain Boys.

  • Release Date

    01 January 2000

  • DirectingHerb E. Smith
  • Budget

    $0.00

  • Revenue

    $0.00

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