A Man Called Adam (1966): cast, story & where to watch
1966 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1966, A Man Called Adam is a drama and music film directed by Leo Penn, running about 99 minutes. “And Adam was a swinger with a punch, a demon with a woman, living the hip life to the hilt!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A famous jazz trumpeter finds himself unable to cope with the problems of everyday life.
Who’s in it. A Man Called Adam stars Sammy Davis Jr. as Adam Johnson, Ossie Davis as Nelson Davis, Cicely Tyson as Claudia Ferguson and Louis Armstrong as Willie Ferguson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, A Man Called Adam has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on Studiocanal Presents Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and Sky Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Man Called Adam page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Man Called Adam tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Man Called Adam (1966)?
- In GB, A Man Called Adam is available to stream on Studiocanal Presents Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is A Man Called Adam worth watching?
- A Man Called Adam holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in A Man Called Adam?
- A Man Called Adam stars Sammy Davis Jr., Ossie Davis, Cicely Tyson, Louis Armstrong and Frank Sinatra Jr..
- When was A Man Called Adam released?
- A Man Called Adam was released in 1966, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.