Purlie (1982)

18 Jun 1982 • Comedy, Family, Musical • 2h 22m

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.

Rudi Goldman
Director

Ossie Davis, Philip Rose, Peter Udell
Writer

Robert Guillaume, Sherman Hemsley, Rhetta Hughes
Starring

Language: English
Awards: Nominated for 1 Primetime Emmy. 1 win & 1 nomination total
Country: United States
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8.9

IMDb (120 votes)