Scott Joplin
1977, English. Directed by Jeremy Kagan.
Scott Joplin's ragtime music portrayed America...only Billy Dee Williams could portray Scott Joplin.
The life story of Scott Joplin and how he became the greatest ragtime composer of all time.
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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Cast & crew
- Jeremy KaganDirector
- Billy Dee WilliamsScott Joplin
- Clifton DavisChauvin
- Margaret AveryBelle Joplin
- Eubie BlakeWill Williams
- Godfrey CambridgeTom Turpin
- Seymour CasselDr. Jaelki
- DeWayne JessieJohn The Baptist
- Mabel KingMadam Amy
- Taj MahalPoor Alfred
- Spo-De-OdeeLeft Hand of God
- Art CarneyJohn Stark
- David HealySam Bundler
Details
- Released
- 11 February 1977
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Christopher Knopf
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Scott Joplin runs 96 minutes (1h 36m).
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Scott Joplin is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is Scott Joplin on?
Scott Joplin isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Scott Joplin?
If you liked Scott Joplin, try Let's Go Crazy: The Grammy Salute to Prince, Respect, Supersonic.
Who directed Scott Joplin?
Scott Joplin (1977) was directed by Jeremy Kagan and stars Billy Dee Williams, Clifton Davis, Margaret Avery.