Coriolanus
Synopsis
A video recording of a New York Shakespeare Festival 1979 stage production of Coriolanus with an all-black and Hispanic cast. Producer Joseph Papp intended to provide professional opportunities for actors of minority ethnic backgrounds. A banished hero of Rome allies with a sworn enemy to take his revenge on the city.
Top Cast
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Junius Brutus
Gloria Foster
Volumnia
CCH Pounder
Valeria
Earle Hyman
Cominius
Roscoe Orman
Adrian
Michele Shay
Virgilia
Maurice Woods
Agrippa
Keith David
Aedile / Roman Citizen / Volscian Citizen
Castulo Guerra
Senator / Nicanor / Officer
Denzel Washington
Roman Soldier / Volscian Soldier
Dennis Tate
Servingman / Roman Citizen / Volscian Citizen
Peter Francis James
Volscian Citizen / Roman Soldier / Volscian Soldier
Count Stovall
Volscian Citizen / Roman Soldier / Volscian Soldier
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 31, 1979
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Wilford Leach
- Original Title
- Coriolanus
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 40m
- Production Studios
- Theatre for Film on Tape, New York Shakespeare Festival
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Wilford Leach
Joseph Papp
Department Leadership Roster
Patricia McCourtney
Production Design
Joseph Papp
Producer
Wilford Leach
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Coriolanus
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Coriolanus about?
A video recording of a New York Shakespeare Festival 1979 stage production of Coriolanus with an all-black and Hispanic cast. Producer Joseph Papp intended to provide professional opportunities for actors of minority ethnic backgrounds. A banished hero of Rome allies with a sworn enemy to take his revenge on the city.
Who directed Coriolanus?
Coriolanus was directed by Wilford Leach.
Who stars in Coriolanus?
The principal cast of Coriolanus includes Frank Adu, Gloria Foster, CCH Pounder, Earle Hyman, Roscoe Orman.
When was Coriolanus released and how long is it?
Coriolanus was released in 1979 with a total runtime of 2h 40m.