Purlie (1981) is a drama, music directed by Rudi Goldman rated 6.5/10.
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.
Released: 1981-10-12
Duration: 2h 22m
Country: United States of America
Director: Rudi Goldman
Cast: Robert Guillaume, Melba Moore, Sherman Hemsley, Linda Hopkins
Production: CBS Productions, Showtime Networks
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