(Purlie)

Content: 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.

Countries:

United States of America

Genres:

Drama,

Music

Runtime:

142 minutes

Year:

1981

Directors:

Rudi Goldman

Production companies:

CBS Productions,

Showtime Networks

Actors:

Purlie

Lutiebelle

Gitlow

Sister Hopkins

Missy

Crews:

Musical

Musical

Musical

Stage Director

Choreographer