Ragtime (1981)
Ragtime is a 1981 drama movie directed by Miloš Forman, with a running time of 2h 35m. It stars James Cagney, Brad Dourif and Moses Gunn.
A young black pianist becomes embroiled in the lives of an upper-class white family set among the racial tensions, infidelity, violence, and other nostalgic events in early 1900s New York City.
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What is Ragtime about?
A young black pianist becomes embroiled in the lives of an upper-class white family set among the racial tensions, infidelity, violence, and other nostalgic events in early 1900s New York City.
When was Ragtime released?
Ragtime was released on 20 November 1981.
How long is Ragtime?
Ragtime runs 2h 35m.
Who made Ragtime?
Ragtime was directed by Miloš Forman.
Where can I watch Ragtime?
Ragtime is available on Google Play Movies, YouTube, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home.
Where to watch Ragtime
Rent: Google Play Movies, YouTube
Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Cast
- James Cagney as New York Police Commissioner Rhinelander Waldo
- Brad Dourif as Younger Brother
- Moses Gunn as Booker T. Washington
- Elizabeth McGovern as Evelyn Nesbit
- Kenneth McMillan as Willie Conklin
- Pat O'Brien as Delmas
- Donald O'Connor as Evelyn's Dance Instructor
- James Olson as Father
- Mandy Patinkin as Tateh
- Howard Rollins as Coalhouse Walker Jr.
- Mary Steenburgen as Mother
- Debbie Allen as Sarah