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Ragtime

Ragtime

The passion, the violence, the birth of America's Gilded Age.

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.

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: Ragtime
  • Genres: Drama, History
  • Release Date: 1981-11-20
  • Runtime: 155 minutes
  • Rating: 7/10 (164 votes)
  • Budget: $0
  • Revenue: $0
  • Production Companies: Paramount Pictures, The De Laurentiis Company, Sunley Productions Ltd.
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 5.468
  • Languages: English

Cast & Crew

James Cagney

James Cagney

as New York Police Commissioner Rhinelander Waldo

Brad Dourif

Brad Dourif

as Younger Brother

Moses Gunn

Moses Gunn

as Booker T. Washington

Elizabeth McGovern

Elizabeth McGovern

as Evelyn Nesbit

Kenneth McMillan

Kenneth McMillan

as Willie Conklin

Pat O’Brien

Pat O’Brien

as Delmas

Donald O'Connor

Donald O'Connor

as Evelyn's Dance Instructor

James Olson

James Olson

as Father

Mandy Patinkin

Mandy Patinkin

as Tateh

Howard Rollins

Howard Rollins

as Coalhouse Walker Jr.

Gallery

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Trailers & Clips

Official Trailer

External Links

Keywords

new york citybased on novel or bookjazz singer or musicianpublic murderracismclass differencespianistragtimerevenge killingradical politicspianopolitical scandalracial injustice1900ssocial scandalnew york city history

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ragtime?

Ragtime is a Drama, History movie directed by . It was released on 1981-11-20.

Who are the main actors in Ragtime?

The main cast includes James Cagney, Brad Dourif, Moses Gunn, Elizabeth McGovern, Kenneth McMillan, .

Where can I watch Ragtime online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if Ragtime is available.

Is Ragtime based on a true story?

The passion, the violence, the birth of America's Gilded Age.

What is the IMDb rating of Ragtime?

Ragtime has an IMDb rating of 7/10 based on 164 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of Ragtime?

The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for Ragtime?

The soundtrack was composed by Paramount Pictures, The De Laurentiis Company, Sunley Productions Ltd.. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was Ragtime filmed?

Ragtime was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is Ragtime?

The total runtime of Ragtime is 155 minutes.

Is Ragtime suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to Ragtime?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to Ragtime.

Does Ragtime have a post-credit scene?

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