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Purlie (1981)
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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.
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Dialogue drives the rhythmChemistry matters more than escalationEasy to settle into
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Viewer insight Purlie is a 1981 film in the Drama / Music category from United States. Directed by Rudi Goldman. Starring Robert Guillaume and Melba Moore. Runtime: about 142 minutes. Original language: English. TMDB rating: 6.5/10.
Genre: Drama / Music, Released in 1981, Original language: English, Production: United States, Runtime: about 142 minutes, Starring Robert Guillaume and Melba Moore.
Runtime
142 min
Original language
English
Country of origin
United States
Type
Movie
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Robert Guillaume
Purlie
Melba Moore
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Linda Hopkins
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Rhetta Hughes
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Brandon Maggart
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Don Scardino
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Clarice Taylor
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Loretta Abbott
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Brenda Braxton
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P.L. Brown
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Olivia Detante
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Suzzanne Douglas
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Cisco Drayton
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Director: Rudi Goldman
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1What is movie Purlie (1981)?
It is a movie released in 1981 within the Drama, Music category.
2What is the story of Purlie?
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4What is the rating of Purlie?
It currently holds a TMDB rating of 6.5/10 based on 4 ratings.
5What is the runtime of Purlie?
Its runtime is about 142 minutes.
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