Scott Joplin
“Scott Joplin's ragtime music portrayed America...only Billy Dee Williams could portray Scott Joplin.”
Synopsis
The life story of Scott Joplin and how he became the greatest ragtime composer of all time.
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Top Cast
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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
DeWayne Jessie
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
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 11, 1977
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jeremy Kagan
- Screenplay & Story
- Christopher Knopf
- Original Score
- Dick Hyman
- Original Title
- Scott Joplin
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Studios
- Motown Productions, Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jeremy Kagan
Christopher Knopf
Dick Hyman
David M. Walsh
Patrick Kennedy
Rob Cohen, Stanley Hough, Janet Hubbard
Department Leadership Roster
Christopher Knopf
Writer
Bernard Johnson
Costume Design
David M. Walsh
Director of Photography
Stanley Hough
Producer
Patrick Kennedy
Editor
Jeremy Kagan
Director
Janet Hubbard
Producer
Bernard Johnson
Costume Design
Dick Hyman
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Scott Joplin
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Scott Joplin about?
The life story of Scott Joplin and how he became the greatest ragtime composer of all time.
Who directed Scott Joplin?
Scott Joplin was directed by Jeremy Kagan.
Who stars in Scott Joplin?
The principal cast of Scott Joplin includes Billy Dee Williams, Clifton Davis, Margaret Avery, Eubie Blake, Godfrey Cambridge.
When was Scott Joplin released and how long is it?
Scott Joplin was released in 1977 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
Who composed the musical score for Scott Joplin?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Scott Joplin was composed by Dick Hyman.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Scott Joplin?
Scott Joplin holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).