Robert Guillaume
Purlie
Movie
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Synopsis
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.
Cast
Top Billed Cast
Melba Moore
Lutiebelle
Sherman Hemsley
Gitlow
Linda Hopkins
Sister Hopkins
Rhetta Hughes
Missy
Brandon Maggart
Ol' Cap'n
Don Scardino
Charlie
Clarice Taylor
Idella
No photo Loretta Abbott
Ensemble
No photo Brenda Braxton
Ensemble
P.L. Brown
Ensemble
No photo Olivia Detante
Ensemble
Suzzanne Douglas
Ensemble
No photo Cisco Drayton
Ensemble
No photo Tanya Gibson
Ensemble
No photo Michael Goring
Ensemble
No photo Milt Grayson
Ensemble
No photo Lawrence Hamilton
Ensemble
No photo Clinton King Keen
Ensemble
No photo Mildred Lane
Ensemble
Availability
Where To Watch Legally
No legal streaming, rental or purchase options for Purlie were reported for this region.
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Purlie available to watch online?
Vidbox does not currently have a legal streaming, rental or purchase option on record for Purlie in this region.
What year was Purlie released?
Purlie was released in 1981.
How long is Purlie?
Purlie has a runtime of 2h 22m.
What genre is Purlie?
Purlie is classified as Drama, Music.