Overview

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.

Cast

James Cagney, Brad Dourif, Moses Gunn, Elizabeth McGovern, Kenneth McMillan, Pat O'Brien, Donald O'Connor, James Olson

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What is "Ragtime" 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.

When was "Ragtime" released?

Ragtime was released in 1981.

Who stars in "Ragtime"?

The cast includes James Cagney, Brad Dourif, Moses Gunn, Elizabeth McGovern.