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Ragtime

PG19812h 35mMiloš Forman
IMDb 7.3 · Rotten Tomatoes 85% · Metacritic 57
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"The passion, the violence, the birth of America's Gilded Age."

A young black pianist becomes embroiled in the lives of an upper-class white family set among the racial tensions, infidelity, violence, and other nostalgic events in early 1900s New York City.

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New York CityBased On Novel Or BookJazz Singer Or MusicianPublic MurderRacismClass DifferencesPianistRagtimeRevenge KillingRadical Politics

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Frequently asked questions

What is Ragtime (1981) about?

A young black pianist becomes embroiled in the lives of an upper-class white family set among the racial tensions, infidelity, violence, and other nostalgic events in early 1900s New York City.

Who stars in Ragtime?

Ragtime stars James Cagney (New York Police Commissioner Rhinelander Waldo), Brad Dourif (Younger Brother), Moses Gunn (Booker T. Washington), Elizabeth McGovern (Evelyn Nesbit), Kenneth McMillan (Willie Conklin). The film was directed by Miloš Forman.

How long is Ragtime?

Ragtime has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 1981. It is rated PG.

Is Ragtime worth watching?

Ragtime holds an IMDb rating of 7.3/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 85. Fans of Drama, History are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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