A young black pianist becomes embroiled in the lives of an upper-class white family set among the racial tensions, infidelity, violence, and other nostalgic events in early 1900s New York City.
Editor's Verdict
"Ragtime is a historical drama focusing on racial tension and social change in the early 20th century. The only indicator of a Christmas connection is the fact that it was released during the holiday season (a common industry practice), which has no bearing on the film's content or narrative structure. All content criteria (Setting, Plot, Themes, Iconography, Resolution) score as 'None'."
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🎄 Notable Elements
Cast & Crew
James Cagney
New York Police Commissioner Rhinelander Waldo
Brad Dourif
Younger Brother
Moses Gunn
Booker T. Washington
Elizabeth McGovern
Evelyn Nesbit
Kenneth McMillan
Willie Conklin
Pat O'Brien
Delmas
Donald O'Connor
Evelyn's Dance Instructor
James Olson
Father
Mandy Patinkin
Tateh
Howard Rollins
Coalhouse Walker Jr.
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