

Scott Joplin
Scott Joplin's ragtime music portrayed America...only Billy Dee Williams could portray Scott Joplin.
Music
History
Overview
The life story of Scott Joplin and how he became the greatest ragtime composer of all time.
Status:
Released
Release Date:
1977-02-11
Runtime:
1h 36m
Director:
Jeremy Kagan
Writer:
Christopher Knopf
Top Cast

Billy Dee Williams
Scott Joplin

Clifton Davis
Chauvin

Margaret Avery
Belle Joplin

Eubie Blake
Will Williams

Godfrey Cambridge
Tom Turpin

Seymour Cassel
Dr. Jaelki

DeWayne Jessie
John The Baptist

Mabel King
Madam Amy

Taj Mahal
Poor Alfred

Spo-De-Odee
Left Hand of God

Art Carney
John Stark

David Healy
Sam Bundler
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