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.
| Title | Purlie |
|---|---|
| Year | 1981 |
| Genre | Drama, Music |
| Country | United States of America |
| Studio | CBS Productions, Showtime Networks |
| Cast | Robert Guillaume, Melba Moore, Sherman Hemsley, Linda Hopkins, Rhetta Hughes, Brandon Maggart |
| Crew | Al Perryman (Choreographer), Ray Wright (Orchestrator), Randy Nordstrom (Lighting Director), Kirk Nurock (Music Director), Luther Henderson (Orchestrator), Philip Rose (Musical) |
| Keyword | filmed theater |
| Release | Oct 12, 1981 |
| Runtime | 142 minutes |
| Quality | HD |
| IMDb | 7.00 / 10 by 2 users |
| Popularity | 2 |
| Budget | 0 |
| Revenue | 0 |
| Language | English |
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