Ragtime(1981)
The passion, the violence, the birth of America's Gilded Age.
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.
Directed by Miloš Forman
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Cast
James Cagney
New York Police Commissioner Rhinelander Waldo
Brad Dourif
Younger Brother
Moses Gunn
Booker T. Washington
Elizabeth McGovern
Evelyn Nesbit
Kenneth McMillan
Willie Conklin
Pat O'Brien
Delmas
Donald O'Connor
Evelyn's Dance Instructor
James Olson
Father
Mandy Patinkin
Tateh
Howard Rollins
Coalhouse Walker Jr.
Mary Steenburgen
Mother
Debbie Allen
Sarah
Jeffrey DeMunn
Harry Houdini
Robert Joy
Henry Thaw
Norman Mailer
Stanford White
Bruce Boa
Jerome
Hoolihand Burke
Brigit
Norman Chancer
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Ragtime — frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Ragtime?+
Ragtime is available to stream on Google Play Movies, YouTube, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country and changes over time.
When did Ragtime come out?+
Ragtime was released in 1981.
How long is Ragtime?+
Ragtime runs for 155 minutes (2 hours and 35 minutes).
Who directed Ragtime?+
Ragtime was directed by Miloš Forman.
Who stars in Ragtime?+
Ragtime stars James Cagney, Brad Dourif, Moses Gunn, Elizabeth McGovern and Kenneth McMillan.
Is Ragtime worth watching?+
Ragtime holds a 7.0/10 rating from 198 TMDB users, and is best suited to fans of drama and history.
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