The story of sex, violence, race and rock and roll in 1950s Chicago, and the exciting but turbulent lives of some of America's musical legends, including Muddy Waters, Leonard Chess, Little Walter, Howlin' Wolf, Etta James and Chuck Berry.

Adrien Brodyas Leonard Chess
Jeffrey Wrightas Muddy Waters
Gabrielle Unionas Geneva Wade
Columbus Shortas Little Walter
Cedric the Entertaineras Willie Dixon
Emmanuelle Chriquias Revetta Chess
Eamonn Walkeras Howlin' Wolf
Tammy Blanchardas Isabelle Allen
Eric Bogosianas Alan Freed
Norman Reedusas Chess Engineer
Anastas N. Michos