Scott Joplin (1977)
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.
Director: Jeremy Kagan
Genre: Music, History
Runtime: 96 min
Release Date: February 11, 1977
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
Screenplay
Cinematography: David M. Walsh
Editing: Patrick Kennedy
Production: Motown Productions, Universal Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Scott Joplin about?
- The life story of Scott Joplin and how he became the greatest ragtime composer of all time.
- Who directed Scott Joplin?
- Scott Joplin was directed by Jeremy Kagan.
- Who stars in Scott Joplin?
- Scott Joplin stars Billy Dee Williams, Clifton Davis, Margaret Avery, Eubie Blake, Godfrey Cambridge, Seymour Cassel.
- How long is Scott Joplin?
- Scott Joplin has a runtime of 1h 36m (96 minutes).
- What genre is Scott Joplin?
- Scott Joplin is a Music, History film.
- Where was Scott Joplin produced?
- Scott Joplin was produced in United States of America.