Poster of Ragtime

Ragtime

Plot: 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.
Release Date: Friday, November 20 1981
42 years ago
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Cast

Portrait of Brad DourifBrad Dourif
Brad Dourif was
31 in Ragtime
as 'Younger Brother'.
Sat, Mar 18 1950
Portrait of Howard RollinsHoward Rollins
Howard Rollins was
31 in Ragtime
as 'Coalhouse Walker Jr.'.
Tue, Oct 17 1950 –
Sun, Dec 08 1996
Portrait of Elizabeth McGovernElizabeth McGovern
Elizabeth McGovern was
20 in Ragtime
as 'Evelyn Nesbit'.
Tue, Jul 18 1961
Portrait of Mary SteenburgenMary Steenburgen
Mary Steenburgen was
28 in Ragtime
as 'Mother'.
Sun, Feb 08 1953
Portrait of Moses GunnMoses Gunn
Moses Gunn was
52 in Ragtime
as 'Booker T. Washington'.
Wed, Oct 02 1929 –
Thu, Dec 16 1993
Portrait of James CagneyJames Cagney
James Cagney was
82 in Ragtime
as 'New York Police Commissioner Rhinelander Waldo'.
Mon, Jul 17 1899 –
Sun, Mar 30 1986
Portrait of Kenneth McMillanKenneth McMillan
Kenneth McMillan was
49 in Ragtime
as 'Willie Conklin'.
Sat, Jul 02 1932 –
Sun, Jan 08 1989
Portrait of Pat O’BrienPat O’Brien
Pat O’Brien was
82 in Ragtime
as 'Delmas, Thaw's Lawyer'.
Fri, Nov 10 1899 –
Sat, Oct 15 1983
Portrait of Donald O'ConnorDonald O'Connor
Donald O'Connor was
56 in Ragtime
as 'Evelyn's Dance Instructor'.
Fri, Aug 28 1925 –
Sat, Sep 27 2003
Portrait of James OlsonJames Olson
James Olson was
51 in Ragtime
as 'Father'.
Wed, Oct 08 1930 –
Sun, Apr 17 2022
Portrait of Mandy PatinkinMandy Patinkin
Mandy Patinkin was
28 in Ragtime
as 'Tateh'.
Sun, Nov 30 1952
Portrait of Debbie AllenDebbie Allen
Debbie Allen was
31 in Ragtime
as 'Sarah'.
Mon, Jan 16 1950
Portrait of Jeffrey DeMunnJeffrey DeMunn
Jeffrey DeMunn was
34 in Ragtime
as 'Harry Houdini'.
Fri, Apr 25 1947
Portrait of Robert JoyRobert Joy
Robert Joy was
30 in Ragtime
as 'Henry Thaw'.
Fri, Aug 17 1951
Portrait of Norman MailerNorman Mailer
Norman Mailer was
58 in Ragtime
as 'Stanford White'.
Wed, Jan 31 1923 –
Sat, Nov 10 2007
Portrait of Bruce BoaBruce Boa
Bruce Boa was
51 in Ragtime
as 'Jerome'.
Thu, Jul 10 1930 –
Sat, Apr 17 2004
Portrait of Hoolihand BurkeHoolihand Burke
Hoolihand Burke was
>> in Ragtime
as 'Brigit'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Norman ChancerNorman Chancer
Norman Chancer was
>> in Ragtime
as 'Gent No. 1 - Agent'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Edwin CooperEdwin Cooper
Edwin Cooper was
>> in Ragtime
as 'Grandfather'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Jeff DanielsJeff Daniels
Jeff Daniels was
26 in Ragtime
as 'P.C. O'Donnell'.
Sat, Feb 19 1955
Portrait of Fran DrescherFran Drescher
Fran Drescher was
24 in Ragtime
as 'Mameh'.
Mon, Sep 30 1957
Portrait of Frankie FaisonFrankie Faison
Frankie Faison was
32 in Ragtime
as 'Gang Member No. 1'.
Fri, Jun 10 1949
Portrait of Hal GaliliHal Galili
Hal Galili was
54 in Ragtime
as 'Police Captain No. 1'.
Sat, Dec 04 1926 –
Tue, Jul 12 1983
Portrait of Alan GiffordAlan Gifford
Alan Gifford was
70 in Ragtime
as 'Judge'.
Sat, Mar 11 1911 –
Mon, Mar 20 1989
Portrait of Richard GriffithsRichard Griffiths
Richard Griffiths was
34 in Ragtime
as 'Delmas' Assistant No. 1'.
Thu, Jul 31 1947 –
Thu, Mar 28 2013
Portrait of Samuel L. JacksonSamuel L. Jackson
Samuel L. Jackson was
32 in Ragtime
as 'Gang Member No. 2'.
Tue, Dec 21 1948
Portrait of Michael JeterMichael Jeter
Michael Jeter was
29 in Ragtime
as 'Special Reporter'.
Tue, Aug 26 1952 –
Sun, Mar 30 2003
Portrait of Calvin LevelsCalvin Levels
Calvin Levels was
27 in Ragtime
as 'Gang Member No. 3'.
Thu, Sep 30 1954
Portrait of Bessie LoveBessie Love
Bessie Love was
83 in Ragtime
as 'Old Lady - T.O.C.'.
Fri, Sep 09 1898 –
Sat, Apr 26 1986
Portrait of Christopher MalcolmChristopher Malcolm
Christopher Malcolm was
35 in Ragtime
as 'Police Captain No. 2'.
Mon, Aug 19 1946 –
Sat, Feb 15 2014
Portrait of Herman MecklerHerman Meckler
Herman Meckler was
>> in Ragtime
as 'Vernon Elliott'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Billy J. MitchellBilly J. Mitchell
Billy J. Mitchell was
39 in Ragtime
as 'Delmas' Assistant No. 2'.
Tue, Jun 16 1942 –
Tue, Mar 09 1999
Portrait of Jenny NicholsJenny Nichols
Jenny Nichols was
>> in Ragtime
as 'Little Girl'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Max NicholsMax Nichols
Max Nichols was
7 in Ragtime
as 'Little Boy'.
Sun, Dec 09 1973
Portrait of Zack NormanZack Norman
Zack Norman was
41 in Ragtime
as 'Gent No. 2 - Manager'.
Mon, May 27 1940
Portrait of Eloise TaylorEloise Taylor
Eloise Taylor was
>> in Ragtime
as 'Mrs. Thaw'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Don PlumleyDon Plumley
Don Plumley was
>> in Ragtime
as 'Inspector McNeil'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Ted RossTed Ross
Ted Ross was
47 in Ragtime
as 'Black Lawyer'.
Sat, Jun 30 1934 –
Tue, Sep 03 2002
Portrait of Dorsey WrightDorsey Wright
Dorsey Wright was
24 in Ragtime
as 'Gang Member No. 4'.
Sat, Jun 15 1957
Portrait of Robert ArdenRobert Arden
Robert Arden was
58 in Ragtime
as 'Foreman of the Jury'.
Mon, Dec 11 1922 –
Thu, Mar 25 2004
Portrait of Robert BoydRobert Boyd
Robert Boyd was
>> in Ragtime
as 'Teddy Roosevelt'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Thomas A. CarlinThomas A. Carlin
Thomas A. Carlin was
60 in Ragtime
as 'Vice President Fairbanks'.
Fri, Dec 10 1920 –
Wed, May 06 1992
Portrait of John ClarksonJohn Clarkson
John Clarkson was
49 in Ragtime
as 'Plainclothes Detective No. 1'.
Tue, Jan 19 1932
Portrait of Brian F. DeanBrian F. Dean
Brian F. Dean was
>> in Ragtime
as 'Fireman No. 1'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Harry DitsonHarry Ditson
Harry Ditson was
>> in Ragtime
as 'County Clerk'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Robert DorningRobert Dorning
Robert Dorning was
68 in Ragtime
as 'Gent with Stanford White'.
Tue, May 13 1913 –
Mon, Feb 20 1989
Portrait of Geoffrey GreenhillGeoffrey Greenhill
Geoffrey Greenhill was
>> in Ragtime
as 'Police Guard - T.O.C.'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Ray HassettRay Hassett
Ray Hassett was
33 in Ragtime
as 'Policeman No. 12'.
Sat, Jan 03 1948
Portrait of Robert HittRobert Hitt
Robert Hitt was
>> in Ragtime
as 'Plainclothes Detective No. 2'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Rodney JamesRodney James
Rodney James was
>> in Ragtime
as 'Sleek Male Dancer'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of George HarrisGeorge Harris
George Harris was
32 in Ragtime
as 'Band Leader - Clef Club'.
Thu, Oct 20 1949
Portrait of George J. ManosGeorge J. Manos
George J. Manos was
>> in Ragtime
as 'Novelty Shop Storeman'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Val PringleVal Pringle
Val Pringle was
>> in Ragtime
as 'Clef Club Manager'.
Unknown Birthday –
Mon, Dec 13 1999
Portrait of Ron WeyandRon Weyand
Ron Weyand was
53 in Ragtime
as 'Dr. Muller'.
Tue, Feb 28 1928 –
Thu, Jul 17 2003
Portrait of Sonny AbagnaleSonny Abagnale
Sonny Abagnale was
>> in Ragtime
as 'Evelyn's Driver'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of John AldersonJohn Alderson
John Alderson was
65 in Ragtime
as 'Waldo's Aide No. 1'.
Mon, Apr 10 1916 –
Fri, Aug 04 2006
Portrait of Nesbitt BlaisdellNesbitt Blaisdell
Nesbitt Blaisdell was
52 in Ragtime
as 'Policeman No. 5'.
Thu, Dec 06 1928
Portrait of Chaim BlatterChaim Blatter
Chaim Blatter was
>> in Ragtime
as 'Rabbi'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Donald BissetDonald Bisset
Donald Bisset was
71 in Ragtime
as 'J.P. Morgan'.
Wed, Aug 03 1910 –
Fri, Aug 18 1995
Portrait of Josh ClarkJosh Clark
Josh Clark was
26 in Ragtime
as 'Fireman No. 3'.
Tue, Aug 16 1955
Portrait of Robert CoffinRobert Coffin
Robert Coffin was
>> in Ragtime
as 'Desk Clerk'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Patrick ConnorPatrick Connor
Patrick Connor was
55 in Ragtime
as 'Waldo's Aide No. 3'.
Fri, Aug 06 1926 –
Tue, Jul 22 2008
Portrait of Joel CutraraJoel Cutrara
Joel Cutrara was
45 in Ragtime
as 'Policeman No. 11'.
Wed, Apr 22 1936 –
Sun, Jun 02 2019
Portrait of Jake DengelJake Dengel
Jake Dengel was
48 in Ragtime
as 'Fireman No. 2'.
Mon, Jun 19 1933 –
Mon, Nov 14 1994
Portrait of Barry DennenBarry Dennen
Barry Dennen was
43 in Ragtime
as 'Stage Manager'.
Tue, Feb 22 1938 –
Tue, Sep 26 2017
Portrait of Natalia DobrerNatalia Dobrer
Natalia Dobrer was
>> in Ragtime
as 'Woman No. 1'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Daniel FoleyDaniel Foley
Daniel Foley was
>> in Ragtime
as 'Stock Reporter'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Gretchen FranklinGretchen Franklin
Gretchen Franklin was
70 in Ragtime
as 'Elderly Woman'.
Fri, Jul 07 1911 –
Mon, Jul 11 2005
Portrait of Pat GormanPat Gorman
Pat Gorman was
50 in Ragtime
as 'Thug No. 2'.
Thu, Jan 01 1931 –
Tue, Oct 09 2018
Portrait of Guy GregoryGuy Gregory
Guy Gregory was
>> in Ragtime
as 'Black Butler No. 2'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Dave GriffithsDave Griffiths
Dave Griffiths was
>> in Ragtime
as 'Thug No. 1'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Jeff HardingJeff Harding
Jeff Harding was
>> in Ragtime
as 'Policeman No. 13'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Robert HendersonRobert Henderson
Robert Henderson was
76 in Ragtime
as 'Elderly Man'.
Mon, Dec 19 1904 –
Mon, Sep 09 1985
Portrait of Colette HillerColette Hiller
Colette Hiller was
>> in Ragtime
as 'Lawyer's Female Companion No. 1'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Patrick M. HughesPatrick M. Hughes
Patrick M. Hughes was
>> in Ragtime
as 'Policeman No. 7'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Elaine Ives-CameronElaine Ives-Cameron
Elaine Ives-Cameron was
42 in Ragtime
as 'Lawyer's Female Companion No. 2'.
Mon, Dec 05 1938 –
Wed, Nov 15 2006
Portrait of Andreas KatsulasAndreas Katsulas
Andreas Katsulas was
35 in Ragtime
as 'Policeman No. 3'.
Sat, May 18 1946 –
Mon, Feb 13 2006
Portrait of Douglas LambertDouglas Lambert
Douglas Lambert was
45 in Ragtime
as 'Police Sergeant'.
Tue, Jul 07 1936 –
Tue, Dec 16 1986
Portrait of Pavel LandovskýPavel Landovský
Pavel Landovský was
45 in Ragtime
as 'Solomon Peretz'.
Fri, Sep 11 1936 –
Fri, Oct 10 2014
Portrait of Norris MailerNorris Mailer
Norris Mailer was
>> in Ragtime
as 'Lady with Stanford White'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Derek MartinDerek Martin
Derek Martin was
48 in Ragtime
as 'Waldo's Aide No. 2'.
Tue, Apr 11 1933
Portrait of Al MatthewsAl Matthews
Al Matthews was
38 in Ragtime
as 'Maitre D''.
Sat, Nov 21 1942 –
Sat, Sep 22 2018
Portrait of Stuart MilliganStuart Milligan
Stuart Milligan was
28 in Ragtime
as 'Marksman'.
Thu, Sep 10 1953
Portrait of Richard OldfieldRichard Oldfield
Richard Oldfield was
>> in Ragtime
as 'Stock Reporter'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Nelly PolisskyNelly Polissky
Nelly Polissky was
>> in Ragtime
as 'Woman in Window'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Mike PotterMike Potter
Mike Potter was
>> in Ragtime
as 'Thug No. 4'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Anthony PowellAnthony Powell
Anthony Powell was
>> in Ragtime
as 'Policeman No. 9'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Ethan PhillipsEthan Phillips
Ethan Phillips was
26 in Ragtime
as 'Guard at Family House'.
Tue, Feb 08 1955
Portrait of Joe PramlJoe Praml
Joe Praml was
>> in Ragtime
as 'Policeman No. 8'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of John RatzenbergerJohn Ratzenberger
John Ratzenberger was
34 in Ragtime
as 'Policeman'.
Sun, Apr 06 1947
Portrait of Bill ReimboldBill Reimbold
Bill Reimbold was
55 in Ragtime
as 'Gent No. 3 - Lawyer'.
Fri, Mar 12 1926 –
Fri, Aug 08 2014
Portrait of Bob ShermanBob Sherman
Bob Sherman was
41 in Ragtime
as 'Policeman No. 10'.
Sat, Nov 16 1940 –
Mon, Aug 30 2004
Portrait of Tony SibbaldTony Sibbald
Tony Sibbald was
45 in Ragtime
as 'Stock Reporter'.
Sun, Jun 28 1936 –
Tue, Dec 13 2011
Portrait of Stan SimmonsStan Simmons
Stan Simmons was
>> in Ragtime
as 'Thug No. 3'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of John SterlandJohn Sterland
John Sterland was
>> in Ragtime
as 'Library Guard'.
Unknown Birthday –
Thu, Dec 21 2017
Portrait of Jan TřískaJan Tříska
Jan Tříska was
45 in Ragtime
as 'Special Reporter'.
Wed, Nov 04 1936 –
Mon, Sep 25 2017
Portrait of Burnell TuckerBurnell Tucker
Burnell Tucker was
47 in Ragtime
as 'Reporter'.
Mon, Jan 01 1934
Portrait of Britt WalkerBritt Walker
Britt Walker was
>> in Ragtime
as 'Black Butler No. 1'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Peter WhitmanPeter Whitman
Peter Whitman was
33 in Ragtime
as 'Stock Reporter'.
Mon, Dec 22 1947 –
Wed, Jul 05 1995
Portrait of Edward WileyEdward Wiley
Edward Wiley was
26 in Ragtime
as 'Conductor'.
Mon, Jul 11 1955 –
Mon, Oct 16 1995
Portrait of John CarrafaJohn Carrafa
John Carrafa was
>> in Ragtime
as 'Dancer (uncredited)'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Nancy CohenNancy Cohen
Nancy Cohen was
>> in Ragtime
as 'Female Diner (uncredited)'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Harry FielderHarry Fielder
Harry Fielder was
41 in Ragtime
as 'Cop (uncredited)'.
Fri, Apr 26 1940 –
Sat, Feb 06 2021
Portrait of Jim FitzpatrickJim Fitzpatrick
Jim Fitzpatrick was
22 in Ragtime
as 'Bail Clerk (uncredited)'.
Fri, Aug 28 1959
Portrait of Robert HallakRobert Hallak
Robert Hallak was
>> in Ragtime
as 'Phillip (uncredited)'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Warren KliewerWarren Kliewer
Warren Kliewer was
>> in Ragtime
as 'Man (uncredited)'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Derek LyonsDerek Lyons
Derek Lyons was
23 in Ragtime
as 'Assassin's Best Friend (uncredited)'.
Thu, Sep 25 1958
Portrait of Louis MarinoLouis Marino
Louis Marino was
>> in Ragtime
as 'Jimmy Boy (uncredited)'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Cathy MunroeCathy Munroe
Cathy Munroe was
>> in Ragtime
as 'Champagne Dancer (uncredited)'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Chris ParsonsChris Parsons
Chris Parsons was
>> in Ragtime
as 'Lower Class Workman (uncredited)'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Frank Patton IIIFrank Patton III
Frank Patton III was
>> in Ragtime
as 'Arresting Police Officer (uncredited)'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Billie PerkinsBillie Perkins
Billie Perkins was
>> in Ragtime
as 'Stroller (uncredited)'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Ilana RappIlana Rapp
Ilana Rapp was
>> in Ragtime
as 'Sister (uncredited)'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Judi TrottJudi Trott
Judi Trott was
19 in Ragtime
as 'Chorus Girl (uncredited)'.
Sun, Nov 11 1962

Crew

Portrait of Miloš FormanMiloš Forman
Director
Miloš Forman was
49 in Ragtime
Thu, Feb 18 1932 –
Fri, Apr 13 2018
Portrait of Miroslav OndříčekMiroslav Ondříček
Director of Photography
Miroslav Ondříček was
47 in Ragtime
Sun, Nov 04 1934 –
Sat, Mar 28 2015
Portrait of Michael Weller	Michael Weller
Screenplay
Michael Weller was
>> in Ragtime
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Dino De LaurentiisDino De Laurentiis
Producer
Dino De Laurentiis was
62 in Ragtime
Fri, Aug 08 1919 –
Thu, Nov 11 2010
Portrait of Bernard WilliamsBernard Williams
Executive Producer
Bernard Williams was
39 in Ragtime
Thu, Jan 01 1942 –
Sun, Jan 04 2015
Portrait of Michael HausmanMichael Hausman
Executive Producer
Michael Hausman was
46 in Ragtime
Thu, May 09 1935
Portrait of Fred SidewaterFred Sidewater
Associate Producer
Fred Sidewater was
>> in Ragtime
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Anne V. CoatesAnne V. Coates
Editor
Anne V. Coates was
55 in Ragtime
Sat, Dec 12 1925 –
Tue, May 08 2018
Portrait of Antony GibbsAntony Gibbs
Editor
Antony Gibbs was
56 in Ragtime
Sat, Oct 17 1925 –
Fri, Feb 26 2016
Portrait of Stanley WarnowStanley Warnow
Editor
Stanley Warnow was
>> in Ragtime
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Chris KellyChris Kelly
Assistant Editor
Chris Kelly was
>> in Ragtime
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Randy NewmanRandy Newman
Songs, Music
Randy Newman was
37 in Ragtime
Sun, Nov 28 1943
Portrait of Paul EngelenPaul Engelen
Makeup Artist
Paul Engelen was
32 in Ragtime
Sun, Oct 30 1949
Portrait of Colin JamisonColin Jamison
Hairdresser
Colin Jamison was
>> in Ragtime
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Anna Hill JohnstoneAnna Hill Johnstone
Costume Design
Anna Hill Johnstone was
68 in Ragtime
Mon, Apr 07 1913 –
Fri, Oct 16 1992
Portrait of John GraysmarkJohn Graysmark
Production Design
John Graysmark was
46 in Ragtime
Tue, Mar 26 1935 –
Sun, Oct 10 2010
Portrait of Patrizia von BrandensteinPatrizia von Brandenstein
Production Design
Patrizia von Brandenstein was
38 in Ragtime
Thu, Apr 15 1943
Portrait of Tony ReadingTony Reading
Production Design
Tony Reading was
41 in Ragtime
Mon, Jan 01 1940
Portrait of Mary GoldbergMary Goldberg
Casting
Mary Goldberg was
>> in Ragtime
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Peter FramptonPeter Frampton
Makeup Artist
Peter Frampton was
>> in Ragtime
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Malcolm J. ChristopherMalcolm J. Christopher
Production Manager
Malcolm J. Christopher was
49 in Ragtime
Fri, Jan 01 1932
Portrait of LeonardLeonard
Hairstylist
Leonard was
>> in Ragtime
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Patricia ChurchillPatricia Churchill
Production Manager
Patricia Churchill was
>> in Ragtime
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Bob GrimaldiBob Grimaldi
Hairdresser
Bob Grimaldi was
>> in Ragtime
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of E. L. DoctorowE. L. Doctorow
Novel
E. L. Doctorow was
>> in Ragtime
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Richard BrickRichard Brick
Assistant Unit Manager
Richard Brick was
36 in Ragtime
Thu, Sep 20 1945 –
Wed, Apr 02 2014
Portrait of Frank BiancoFrank Bianco
Hairdresser
Frank Bianco was
>> in Ragtime
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of John DapperJohn Dapper
Art Direction
John Dapper was
>> in Ragtime
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Joe CuervoJoe Cuervo
Makeup Artist
Joe Cuervo was
>> in Ragtime
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Max HenriquezMax Henriquez
Makeup Artist
Max Henriquez was
>> in Ragtime
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Stephanie HallStephanie Hall
Hairdresser
Stephanie Hall was
>> in Ragtime
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