Ragtime
"The passion, the violence, the birth of America's Gilded Age."
Originally released in 1981. Ragtime is a drama/history film. directed by Miloš Forman. With a runtime of 2h 35m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring James Cagney, Brad Dourif, and Moses Gunn
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 20, 1981
44 years ago
Runtime
2h 35m
155 minutes total
User Rating
7.0/10
Great (171 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top 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.
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- The De Laurentiis Company
- Sunley Productions Ltd.
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
Who directed Ragtime?
Ragtime was directed by Miloš Forman.
How long is Ragtime?
Ragtime has a runtime of 2 hours and 35 minutes (155 minutes total).
When was Ragtime released?
Ragtime was released on November 20, 1981 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Ragtime?
The main cast of Ragtime includes James Cagney, Brad Dourif, Moses Gunn, Elizabeth McGovern, Kenneth McMillan.
Is Ragtime worth watching?
Ragtime has a user rating of 7.0/10 based on 171 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.