
Purlie
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
Genre:
Drame, Musique
Production:
CBS Productions, Showtime Networks
Duration: 142 minutes min
Langue:
English, FR
Production countries:
United States of America
budget:
Budget non disponible