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20022h 26m

Ragtime

Synopsis

A new production of EL Doctorow's historical novel, recorded at the Cardiff International Festival of Musical Theatre. Broadcast as part of BBC4's America Night.

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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes

Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.

Ragtime - Brand new trailer!

Type: Trailer • Published 2016-11-10

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Stafford Arima
Screenplay & Story
Terrence McNally, E. L. Doctorow, Lynn Ahrens
Original Score
Stephen Flaherty
Original Title
Ragtime
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
2h 26m
Production Studios
BBC Four

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Stafford Arima

Screenplay & Story

Terrence McNally, E. L. Doctorow, Lynn Ahrens

Original Score & Music

Stephen Flaherty

Literary Origin & Source Material
Book:Terrence McNallyBook:E. L. Doctorow

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Stafford Arima

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Official cinematic photography and background stills for Ragtime.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Ragtime

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Ragtime about?

A new production of EL Doctorow's historical novel, recorded at the Cardiff International Festival of Musical Theatre. Broadcast as part of BBC4's America Night.

Who directed Ragtime?

Ragtime was directed by Stafford Arima.

Who stars in Ragtime?

The principal cast of Ragtime includes Lawrence Hamilton, Maria Friedman, Graham Bickley, Dave Willetts, Kenita R. Miller.

When was Ragtime released and how long is it?

Ragtime was released in 2002 with a total runtime of 2h 26m.

Who composed the musical score for Ragtime?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Ragtime was composed by Stephen Flaherty.

Is Ragtime based on a book or true story?

Ragtime is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Terrence McNally", Book: "E. L. Doctorow".