Scott Joplin(1977)
Scott Joplin's ragtime music portrayed America...only Billy Dee Williams could portray Scott Joplin.
Scott Joplin Synopsis
The life story of Scott Joplin and how he became the greatest ragtime composer of all time.
Scott Joplin (1977) is a music and history film directed by Jeremy Kagan, released on February 11, 1977 with a runtime of 1h 36m. It stars Billy Dee Williams, Clifton Davis, Margaret Avery and Eubie Blake. Viewers rate it 6.6 out of 10 across 12 ratings.
- Director:
- Jeremy Kagan
- Writers:
- Christopher Knopf
- Producers:
- Stanley Hough, Janet Hubbard
- Cinematographer:
- David M. Walsh
- Composer:
- Dick Hyman
- Production:
- Motown Productions, Universal Pictures
- Status:
- Released
Scott Joplin (1977) Trailer
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Scott Joplin Videos & Clips
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Scott Joplin (1977) movie trailer
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Scott Joplin is Diagnosed with Syphillis | Scott Joplin Movie
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Scott Joplin Movie First Scenes
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*Best Audio* Scott Joplin Movie Dueling Pianos Scene
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Scott Joplin Cast & Crew
Main cast
Billy Dee Williams
as Scott Joplin
Clifton Davis
as Chauvin
Margaret Avery
as Belle Joplin
Eubie Blake
as Will Williams
Godfrey Cambridge
as Tom Turpin
Seymour Cassel
as Dr. Jaelki
DeWayne Jessie
as John The Baptist
Mabel King
as Madam Amy
- Taj Mahal
Taj Mahal
as Poor Alfred
- Spo-De-Odee
Spo-De-Odee
as Left Hand of God
Art Carney
as John Stark
David Healy
as Sam Bundler
Key crew
Directed by Jeremy Kagan, written by Christopher Knopf, produced by Stanley Hough and Janet Hubbard.
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Scott Joplin Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.6/10 from 12 ratings.
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Scott Joplin – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Scott Joplin online?
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Scott Joplin (1977) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Scott Joplin?
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The main cast of Scott Joplin (1977) includes Billy Dee Williams, Clifton Davis, Margaret Avery, Eubie Blake and Godfrey Cambridge. The film was directed by Jeremy Kagan. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Scott Joplin released?
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Scott Joplin was released on February 11, 1977 and runs for 1h 36m.
Is Scott Joplin worth watching?
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Scott Joplin (1977) holds an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from 12 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy music and history films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Scott Joplin?
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