Minstrel Man (1977)
Two black brothers in a traveling minstrel show in the early part of the twentieth century have two different goals. One brother is determined to succeed in a field that is dominated by white performers in blackface, and the other is a composer fighting to break away from the stereotypes associated with black minstrel performers.
Director: William A. Graham
Genre: Drama, TV Movie
Runtime: 100 min
Release Date: March 2, 1977
Cast
- Glynn Turman - Harry Brown Jr.
- Ted Ross - Charlie Bates
- Stanley Bennett Clay - Rennie Brown
- S. Pearl Sharp - Jesamine
- Art Evans - Tambo
- Gene Bell - Harry Brown Sr. - Fat Man
- Earl Billings - George
- Anthony Amos - Young Harry Jr.
- Amechi Uzodinma - Young Rennie
- Arthur Rooks - Robert
Screenplay
Music: Fred Karlin
Editing: Ronald J. Fagan
Production: First Artists, Roger Gimbel Productions, Tomorrow Entertainment
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
minstrel, minstrel show
More Films by Director: William A. Graham
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Minstrel Man about?
- Two black brothers in a traveling minstrel show in the early part of the twentieth century have two different goals. One brother is determined to succeed in a field that is dominated by white performers in blackface, and the other is a composer fighting to break away from the stereotypes associated with black minstrel performers.
- Who directed Minstrel Man?
- Minstrel Man was directed by William A. Graham.
- Who stars in Minstrel Man?
- Minstrel Man stars Glynn Turman, Ted Ross, Stanley Bennett Clay, S. Pearl Sharp, Art Evans, Gene Bell.
- How long is Minstrel Man?
- Minstrel Man has a runtime of 1h 40m (100 minutes).
- What genre is Minstrel Man?
- Minstrel Man is a Drama, TV Movie film.
- Where was Minstrel Man produced?
- Minstrel Man was produced in United States of America.