Scott Joplin

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Scott Joplin

"Scott Joplin's ragtime music portrayed America...only Billy Dee Williams could portray Scott Joplin."

1977

1h 36m

6.1(7 votes)

Music

History

Overview

The life story of Scott Joplin and how he became the greatest ragtime composer of all time.

Where to Watch

Rent

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Videos & Trailers

4 videos

Cast & Crew

30 members

Acting

Billy Dee Williams

Scott Joplin

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Clifton Davis

Chauvin

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Margaret Avery

Belle Joplin

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Eubie Blake

Will Williams

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Godfrey Cambridge

Tom Turpin

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Seymour Cassel

Dr. Jaelki

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DeWayne Jessie

John The Baptist

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Mabel King

Madam Amy

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Taj Mahal

Poor Alfred

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Spo-De-Odee

Left Hand of God

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Art Carney

John Stark

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David Healy

Sam Bundler

Directing

Samuel Fuller

Impresario

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Leon Charles

Liebling

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Fred Pinkard

Dr. Adams

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Delos V. Smith Jr.

Wallis

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Marcus J. Grapes

Rabin

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Denise Gordy

The Girl

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Rita Ross

Girl With Note

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William King

The Minstrel Singers

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Ronald La Pread

The Minstrel Singers

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Thomas McClary

The Minstrel Singers

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Walter Orange

The Minstrel Singers

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Lionel Richie

The Minstrel Singers

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Milan Williams

The Minstrel Singers

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David Raynr

Young Scott Joplin

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DarNella Allen

Mother

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Bob Harks

Workman (uncredited)

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Eugene Jackson

Piano Contest Spectator (uncredited)

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Ron Taylor

John Stark's Driver (uncredited)

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