Ragtime (film)
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Ragtime is a 1981 motion picture based on the historical novel Ragtime by E. L. Doctorow. The action takes place in and around New York City in the 1910s, and includes fictionalized references to actual people and events of the time. The film was directed by Miloš Forman. The music was the first full feature score composed by Randy Newman.
This was James Cagney's final film. He was ill during the shooting of the feature.
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Featured cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Debbie Allen | Sarah |
| James Cagney | NYPD Commissioner Rheinlander Waldo |
| Jeff Daniels | P. C. O'Donnell |
| Fran Drescher | Mameh |
| Brad Dourif | Younger Brother |
| Moses Gunn | Booker T. Washington |
| Frankie Faison | Gang Member No. 1 |
| Samuel L. Jackson | Gang Member No. 2 |
| Michael Jeter | Special Reporter |
| Robert Joy | Harry K. Thaw |
| Donald O'Connor | Evelyn's dance instructor |
| Norman Mailer | Stanford White |
| Elizabeth McGovern | Evelyn Nesbit |
| Kenneth McMillan | Willie Conklin |
| John Ratzenberger | Fireman |
| Howard E. Rollins Jr. | Coalhouse Walker Jr. |
| Mandy Patinkin | Tateh |
| Mary Steenburgen | Mother |
| Ron Weyand | Doctor Muller |
Awards
- Nominated – Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role: Howard E. Rollins Jr.
- Nominated – Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role: Elizabeth McGovern
- Nominated – Best Achievement in Art Direction:
Art Direction: John Graysmark, Patrizia Von Brandenstein, Anthony Reading
Set Decoration: George de Titta, Sr., George de Titta, Jr., Peter Howitt - Nominated – Best Achievement in Cinematography: Miroslav Ondrícek
- Nominated – Best Achievement in Costume Design: Anna Hill Johnstone
- Nominated – Best Original Score: Randy Newman
- Nominated – Best Original Song: Randy Newman for the song "One More Hour"
- Nominated – Best Adapted Screenplay: Michael Weller
- Nominated – Best Original Song: Randy Newman for the song "One More Hour"
- Nominated – Best Director - Motion Picture: Miloš Forman
- Nominated – Best Motion Picture - Drama
- Nominated – Best Supporting Actor - Motion Picture: Howard E. Rollins Jr.
- Nominated – Best Supporting Actress - Motion Picture: Mary Steenburgen
- Nominated – Best Original Song: Randy Newman for the song "One More Hour"
- Nominated – New Star of the Year in a Motion Picture: Howard E. Rollins Jr.
- Nominated – New Star of the Year in a Motion Picture: Elizabeth McGovern
- Nominated – Best Score Soundtrack Album for a Motion Picture, Television or Other Visual Media: Randy Newman
- Won – Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture: Moses Gunn
- Nominated – Outstanding Motion Picture: Howard E. Rollins Jr.
- Nominated – Best Music: Randy Newman
- Nominated – WGA Screen Award for Best Drama Adapted from Another Medium: Michael Weller
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Art Direction: John Graysmark, Patrizia Von Brandenstein, Anthony Reading
Set Decoration: George de Titta, Sr., George de Titta, Jr., Peter Howitt
- Nominated – Best Original Song: Randy Newman for the song "One More Hour"
- Nominated – Best Director - Motion Picture: Miloš Forman
- Nominated – Best Motion Picture - Drama
- Nominated – Best Supporting Actor - Motion Picture: Howard E. Rollins Jr.
- Nominated – Best Supporting Actress - Motion Picture: Mary Steenburgen
- Nominated – Best Original Song: Randy Newman for the song "One More Hour"
- Nominated – New Star of the Year in a Motion Picture: Howard E. Rollins Jr.
- Nominated – New Star of the Year in a Motion Picture: Elizabeth McGovern
- Nominated – Best Score Soundtrack Album for a Motion Picture, Television or Other Visual Media: Randy Newman
- Won – Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture: Moses Gunn
- Nominated – Outstanding Motion Picture: Howard E. Rollins Jr.
- Nominated – Best Music: Randy Newman
- Nominated – WGA Screen Award for Best Drama Adapted from Another Medium: Michael Weller
External links
- Nominated – Best Score Soundtrack Album for a Motion Picture, Television or Other Visual Media: Randy Newman
- Won – Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture: Moses Gunn
- Nominated – Outstanding Motion Picture: Howard E. Rollins Jr.
- Nominated – Best Music: Randy Newman
- Nominated – WGA Screen Award for Best Drama Adapted from Another Medium: Michael Weller
External links
- Nominated – Best Music: Randy Newman
- Nominated – WGA Screen Award for Best Drama Adapted from Another Medium: Michael Weller
External links
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