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Billy Dee Williams stars with Art Carney and Clifton Davis in Scott Joplin, the fascinating story about the life of the ragtime great. Best known for his song, "The Entertainer", Joplin began his career touring as a piano player in bordellos around the country. When he is discovered during a piano competition by the famous music publisher John Stark (Carney), Joplin turns into an instant success, composing songs so popular that he becomes the first black composer to be allowed to play at the World's Fair. This historic film recounts Joplin's determination in the face of racism, his heroic struggle with a debilitating disease and his ultimate triumph as a composer and musical legend.
Original Release
02/11/1977
US Release
02/11/1977
Cast
Name | Character |
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Billy Dee Williams | Scott Joplin |
Clifton Davis | Chauvin |
Margaret Avery | Belle Joplin |
Eubie Blake | Will Williams |
Godfrey Cambridge | Tom Turpin |
Seymour Cassel | Dr. Jaelki |
Otis Day | John The Baptist |
Mabel King | Madam Amy |
Taj Mahal | Poor Alfred |
Spo-De-Odee | Left Hand of God |
Directors
Writers
Cast
Name | Character |
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Billy Dee Williams | Scott Joplin |
Clifton Davis | Chauvin |
Margaret Avery | Belle Joplin |
Eubie Blake | Will Williams |
Godfrey Cambridge | Tom Turpin |
Seymour Cassel | Dr. Jaelki |
Otis Day | John The Baptist |
Mabel King | Madam Amy |
Taj Mahal | Poor Alfred |
Spo-De-Odee | Left Hand of God |
Art Carney | John Stark |
David Healy | Sam Bundler |
Samuel Fuller | Impresario |
Leon Charles | Liebling |
Fred Pinkard | Dr. Adams |
Delos V. Smith Jr. | Wallis |
Marcus J. Grapes | Rabin |
Denise Gordy | The Girl |
Rita Ross | Girl With Note |
William King | The Minstrel Singers |
Producers
Name | Role |
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Rob Cohen | Executive Producer |
Stan Hough | Producer |
Janet Hubbard | Producer |