Bojangles
Synopsis
The life of the legendary showman Bill Robinson, African American tap dancing star of stage and screen, better known as Mr. Bojangles.
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Gregory Hines
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Peter Riegert
Marty
Kimberly Elise
Fannie
Maria Ricossa
Rae
Savion Glover
Newcomer
Linette Doherty
Elaine
Jonathan Higgins
Zanuck
Lea Marie Golde
Shirley
Novie Edwards
Clarissa
Jackie Richardson
Bedella
Caliaf St. Aubin
Luther
Donovon Ian H. McKnight
Lem
Aaron Meeks
William
Quancetia Hamilton
Hattie
Melissa Haizlip
Ayodele Casel
Kiera Sangster
Sherisse Springer
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 4, 2001
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Joseph Sargent
- Screenplay & Story
- Richard Wesley, Robert Johnson
- Original Score
- Terence Blanchard
- Original Title
- Bojangles
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Production Studios
- Darric Productions, MGM Television
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joseph Sargent
Richard Wesley, Robert Johnson, Jim Haskins, N.R. Mitgang
Terence Blanchard
Donald M. Morgan
B.J. Sears
Richard Vane
Department Leadership Roster
Joseph Sargent
Director
Shelley Cook
Stunt Coordinator
Donald M. Morgan
Director of Photography
Terence Blanchard
Original Music Composer
B.J. Sears
Editor
Richard Wesley
Screenplay
Robert Johnson
Screenplay
Franco De Cotiis
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Bojangles.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bojangles
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Bojangles about?
The life of the legendary showman Bill Robinson, African American tap dancing star of stage and screen, better known as Mr. Bojangles.
Who directed Bojangles?
Bojangles was directed by Joseph Sargent.
Who stars in Bojangles?
The principal cast of Bojangles includes Gregory Hines, Peter Riegert, Kimberly Elise, Maria Ricossa, Savion Glover.
When was Bojangles released and how long is it?
Bojangles was released in 2001 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.
Who composed the musical score for Bojangles?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Bojangles was composed by Terence Blanchard.
Is Bojangles based on a book or true story?
Bojangles is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Jim Haskins", Book: "N.R. Mitgang".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Bojangles?
Bojangles holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).