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Purlie

6.5/ 10 · 0K votes
1981-10-12
2h 22m
EN
Released
DramaMusic

Storyline

Purlie is a musical based on Ossie Davis' 1961 play Purlie Victorious. In the early days of the civil rights movement, a Southern plantation owner holds his sharecroppers in virtual slavery. Purlie comes home as a preacher who will shake things up and bring freedom to his people. This 1981 television adaptation won a CableACE Award.

Director

Rudi Goldman

Musical

Ossie Davis

Musical

Peter Udell

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Keywords

filmed theater

Production

CBS ProductionsCBS Productions
Showtime NetworksShowtime Networks
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Cast

Robert Guillaume

Robert Guillaume

Purlie

Melba Moore

Melba Moore

Lutiebelle

Sherman Hemsley

Sherman Hemsley

Gitlow

Linda Hopkins

Linda Hopkins

Sister Hopkins

Rhetta Hughes

Rhetta Hughes

Missy

Brandon Maggart

Brandon Maggart

Ol' Cap'n

Don Scardino

Don Scardino

Charlie

Clarice Taylor

Clarice Taylor

Idella

Loretta Abbott

Loretta Abbott

Ensemble

Brenda Braxton

Brenda Braxton

Ensemble

P.L. Brown

P.L. Brown

Ensemble

Olivia Detante

Olivia Detante

Ensemble

Suzzanne Douglas

Suzzanne Douglas

Ensemble

Cisco Drayton

Cisco Drayton

Ensemble

Tanya Gibson

Tanya Gibson

Ensemble

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Purlie released?+

Purlie was released on October 12, 1981.

Who directed Purlie?+

Purlie was directed by Rudi Goldman.

Who stars in Purlie?+

The main cast of Purlie includes Robert Guillaume, Melba Moore, Sherman Hemsley, Linda Hopkins.

How long is Purlie?+

Purlie has a runtime of 2h 22m.

What genre is Purlie?+

Purlie is classified as Drama, Music.

What is the rating of Purlie?+

Purlie has an average audience rating of 6.5 out of 10, based on 4 votes.

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