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Ragtime

A talented African American pianist navigates the intricate dynamics of a wealthy white family in 20th-century New York City, amidst a backdrop of racial tension, extramarital affairs, and brutality.

In 1910s New York, a renowned black jazz pianist, Coalhouse Walker Jr., faces racism and injustice after being assaulted and having his new car vandalized by a group of white men who resent his success.

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Main Cast

James CagneyJames CagneyNew York Police Commissioner Rhinelander Waldo
Brad DourifBrad DourifYounger Brother
Moses GunnMoses GunnBooker T. Washington
Elizabeth McGovernElizabeth McGovernEvelyn Nesbit
Kenneth McMillanKenneth McMillanWillie Conklin
Donald O'ConnorDonald O'ConnorEvelyn's Dance Instructor
James OlsonJames OlsonFather
Mandy PatinkinMandy PatinkinTateh
Mary SteenburgenMary SteenburgenMother
Debbie AllenDebbie AllenSarah
Jeffrey DeMunnJeffrey DeMunnHarry Houdini
Robert JoyRobert JoyHenry Thaw
Norman MailerNorman MailerStanford White
Bruce BoaBruce BoaJerome
Norman ChancerNorman ChancerGent No. 1 - Agent
Jeff DanielsJeff DanielsP.C. O'Donnell
Fran DrescherFran DrescherMameh
Frankie FaisonFrankie FaisonGang Member No. 1
Hal GaliliHal GaliliPolice Captain No. 1
Alan GiffordAlan GiffordJudge
Richard GriffithsRichard GriffithsDelmas' Assistant No. 1
Samuel L. JacksonSamuel L. JacksonGang Member No. 2
Michael JeterMichael JeterSpecial Reporter
Calvin LevelsCalvin LevelsGang Member No. 3
Bessie LoveBessie LoveOld Lady - T.O.C.
Christopher MalcolmChristopher MalcolmPolice Captain No. 2
Billy J. MitchellBilly J. MitchellDelmas' Assistant No. 2
Jenny NicholsJenny NicholsLittle Girl
Zack NormanZack NormanGent No. 2 - Manager
Ted RossTed RossBlack Lawyer
Dorsey WrightDorsey WrightGang Member No. 4
Robert ArdenRobert ArdenForeman of the Jury
Thomas A. CarlinThomas A. CarlinVice President Fairbanks
Harry DitsonHarry DitsonCounty Clerk
Robert DorningRobert DorningGent with Stanford White
Geoffrey GreenhillGeoffrey GreenhillPolice Guard - T.O.C.
Ray HassettRay HassettPoliceman No. 12
Robert HittRobert HittPlainclothes Detective No. 2
George HarrisGeorge HarrisBand Leader - Clef Club
George J. ManosGeorge J. ManosNovelty Shop Storeman
Val PringleVal PringleClef Club Manager
Ron WeyandRon WeyandDr. Muller
John AldersonJohn AldersonWaldo's Aide No. 1
Nesbitt BlaisdellNesbitt BlaisdellPoliceman No. 5
Donald BissetDonald BissetJ.P. Morgan
Josh ClarkJosh ClarkFireman No. 3
Patrick ConnorPatrick ConnorWaldo's Aide No. 3
Joel CutraraJoel CutraraPoliceman No. 11
Jake DengelJake DengelFireman No. 2
Barry DennenBarry DennenStage Manager
Daniel FoleyDaniel FoleyStock Reporter
Gretchen FranklinGretchen FranklinElderly Woman
Pat GormanPat GormanThug No. 2
Jeff HardingJeff HardingPoliceman No. 13
Robert HendersonRobert HendersonElderly Man
Elaine Ives-CameronElaine Ives-CameronLawyer's Female Companion No. 2
Andreas KatsulasAndreas KatsulasPoliceman No. 3
Douglas LambertDouglas LambertPolice Sergeant
Pavel LandovskýPavel LandovskýSolomon Peretz
Derek MartinDerek MartinWaldo's Aide No. 2
Al MatthewsAl MatthewsMaitre D'
Stuart MilliganStuart MilliganMarksman
Richard OldfieldRichard OldfieldStock Reporter
Ethan PhillipsEthan PhillipsGuard at Family House
Joe PramlJoe PramlPoliceman No. 8
John RatzenbergerJohn RatzenbergerPoliceman
Bill ReimboldBill ReimboldGent No. 3 - Lawyer
Bob ShermanBob ShermanPoliceman No. 10
Tony SibbaldTony SibbaldStock Reporter
Stan SimmonsStan SimmonsThug No. 3
John SterlandJohn SterlandLibrary Guard
Jan TřískaJan TřískaSpecial Reporter
Burnell TuckerBurnell TuckerReporter
Peter WhitmanPeter WhitmanStock Reporter
Edward WileyEdward WileyConductor
John CarrafaJohn CarrafaDancer (uncredited)
Nancy CohenNancy CohenFemale Diner (uncredited)
Harry FielderHarry FielderCop (uncredited)
Jim FitzpatrickJim FitzpatrickBail Clerk (uncredited)
Robert HallakRobert HallakPhillip (uncredited)
Derek LyonsDerek LyonsAssassin's Best Friend (uncredited)
Billie PerkinsBillie PerkinsStroller (uncredited)
Judi TrottJudi TrottChorus Girl (uncredited)
Pat O'BrienPat O'BrienDelmas
Howard E. Rollins Jr.Howard E. Rollins Jr.Coalhouse Walker Jr.

Creators

Miloš FormanMiloš FormanDirector
E. L. DoctorowE. L. DoctorowNovel
Michael Weller Michael WellerScreenplay

Ragtime Videos

Official Trailer

Official Trailer

Ragtime (1981) trailer

Ragtime (1981) trailer

Info about Ragtime

Studio(s): Paramount Pictures, The De Laurentiis Company

Originally Released: United States, Nov 20, 1981

Production Country: United States

Genres:Drama

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