SCOTT JOPLIN'S RAGTIME MUSIC PORTRAYED AMERICA...ONLY BILLY DEE WILLIAMS COULD PORTRAY SCOTT JOPLIN.
The life story of Scott Joplin and how he became the greatest ragtime composer of all time.
Ratings
3.5
Cast
Billy Dee Williams
Scott Joplin
Clifton Davis
Chauvin
Margaret Avery
Belle Joplin
Eubie Blake
Will Williams
Godfrey Cambridge
Tom Turpin
Seymour Cassel
Dr. Jaelki
DeWayne Jessie
John The Baptist
Mabel King
Madam Amy
Taj Mahal
Poor Alfred
Spo-De-Odee
Left Hand of God
Art Carney
John Stark
David Healy
Sam Bundler
Samuel Fuller
Impresario
Leon Charles
Liebling
Fred Pinkard
Dr. Adams
Delos V. Smith Jr.
Wallis
Marcus J. Grapes
Rabin
Denise Gordy
The Girl
Rita Ross
Girl With Note
William King
The Minstrel Singers
Ronald La Pread
The Minstrel Singers
Thomas McClary
The Minstrel Singers
Walter Orange
The Minstrel Singers
Lionel Richie
The Minstrel Singers
Milan Williams
The Minstrel Singers
David Raynr
Young Scott Joplin
DarNella Allen
Mother
Bob Harks
Workman (uncredited)
Eugene Jackson
Piano Contest Spectator (uncredited)
Ron Taylor
John Stark's Driver (uncredited)
Crew
Writer
Set Decoration
Executive Producer
Costume Design
Director of Photography
Producer
Editor
Director
Art Direction
Second Assistant Director
Sound Recordist
Hairstylist
Special Effects
Sound Editor
Sound Re-Recording Mixer
Songs
Makeup Artist
First Assistant Director
Details
Release Date
1977-02-11
Runtime
96 min
Original Language
English
Languages
English
Production Companies
Motown Productions
Universal Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Genres
Music
History