Minstrel Man
Synopsis
Two black brothers in a traveling minstrel show in the early part of the twentieth century have two different goals. One brother is determined to succeed in a field that is dominated by white performers in blackface, and the other is a composer fighting to break away from the stereotypes associated with black minstrel performers.
Top Cast
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Glynn Turman
Harry Brown Jr.
Ted Ross
Charlie Bates
Stanley Bennett Clay
Rennie Brown
S. Pearl Sharp
Jesamine
Art Evans
Tambo
Gene Bell
Harry Brown Sr. - Fat Man
Earl Billings
George
Anthony Amos
Young Harry Jr.
Amechi Uzodinma
Young Rennie
Arthur Rooks
Robert
Carol Sutton
Tess
Wilbur Swartz
Tobias Finch
Robert Earle
Oliver Turpin
Don Lutenbacher
Carmichael
Bill Holliday
Pitchman
Robert Harper
Fair Manager
Tonea Stewart
Carla
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William A. Graham
- Screenplay & Story
- Esther Shapiro, Richard Alan Shapiro
- Original Score
- Fred Karlin
- Original Title
- Minstrel Man
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- First Artists, Roger Gimbel Productions, Tomorrow Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William A. Graham
Esther Shapiro, Richard Alan Shapiro
Fred Karlin
Ronald J. Fagan
Roger Gimbel, Mitchell Brower, Robert Lovenheim, Edward L. Rissien
Department Leadership Roster
Esther Shapiro
Writer
Richard Alan Shapiro
Writer
William A. Graham
Director
Mitchell Brower
Producer
Robert Lovenheim
Producer
Ronald J. Fagan
Editor
Fred Karlin
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Minstrel Man
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Minstrel Man about?
Two black brothers in a traveling minstrel show in the early part of the twentieth century have two different goals. One brother is determined to succeed in a field that is dominated by white performers in blackface, and the other is a composer fighting to break away from the stereotypes associated with black minstrel performers.
Who directed Minstrel Man?
Minstrel Man was directed by William A. Graham.
Who stars in Minstrel Man?
The principal cast of Minstrel Man includes Glynn Turman, Ted Ross, Stanley Bennett Clay, S. Pearl Sharp, Art Evans.
When was Minstrel Man released and how long is it?
Minstrel Man was released in 1977 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for Minstrel Man?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Minstrel Man was composed by Fred Karlin.