Purlie
movie
Released October 12, 1981
Overview
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.
Runtime
2h 22m
Origin Country
United States
Original Language
English
Original Title
Purlie
Status
Released
Production Countries
- United States of America
Spoken Languages
- English
Production Companies
CBS Productions
United States
Showtime Networks
United States
