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Purlie runs 142 minutes (2h 22m).

Purlie stars Robert Guillaume, Melba Moore, Sherman Hemsley, Linda Hopkins, Rhetta Hughes.

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Purlie

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Drama Music

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.

Director: Rudi Goldman

Starring

Robert Guillaume
Purlie
Melba Moore
Lutiebelle
Sherman Hemsley
Gitlow
Linda Hopkins
Sister Hopkins
Rhetta Hughes
Missy
Brandon Maggart
Ol' Cap'n
Don Scardino
Charlie
Clarice Taylor
Idella
L
Loretta Abbott
Ensemble
B
Brenda Braxton
Ensemble
P.L. Brown
Ensemble
O
Olivia Detante
Ensemble

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Purlie?: Purlie is not currently listed on a streaming service in the US. Use the country picker on the page to check other markets.
How long is Purlie?: Purlie runs 142 minutes (2h 22m).
Who stars in Purlie?: Purlie stars Robert Guillaume, Melba Moore, Sherman Hemsley, Linda Hopkins, Rhetta Hughes.

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