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Scene from Ragtime (1981)
Scene Details
| Duration: 88 sec. | Nudity: yes | Creator: zorg |
| New Filesize: N/A | Sound: yes | Old Filesize: 137 mb |
| File Format: AOMedia Video 1 (WebM/AV1) | Resolution: 1920x820 | Added: 2013-Dec-05 |
Actresses in this Scene
Elizabeth McGovern
Details
Alternate Names: Elizabeth Lee McGovern, Элизабет Макговерн, الیزابت مک گاورن, 伊麗莎白·麥高文
Physical Characteristics: N/A
Career
First Appearances:
- Ordinary People (1980) as Jeannine Pratt
Most Important Roles:
- Once Upon a Time in America (1984) as Deborah Gelly
- Johnny Handsome (1989) as Donna McCarty
- A Shock to the System (1990) as Stella Anderson
- The Handmaid's Tale (1990) as Moira
- Kick-Ass (2010) as Mrs. Lizewski
- The House of Mirth (2000) as Mrs. Carry Fisher
- Ragtime (1981) as Evelyn Nesbit
- Buffalo Soldiers (2002) as Mrs. Berman
- King of the Hill (1993) as Lydia
- She's Having a Baby (1988) as Kristy Briggs
Career Highlights:
- Once Upon a Time in America (1984)
- Johnny Handsome (1989)
- A Shock to the System (1990)
- The Handmaid's Tale (1990)
- Kick-Ass (2010)
- The House of Mirth (2000)
- Ragtime (1981)
- Buffalo Soldiers (2002)
- King of the Hill (1993)
- She's Having a Baby (1988)
Awards
Awards:
- Theatre World Award (1982)
Full Biography
Elizabeth McGovern was born on July 18, 1961, and began her acting career while studying at Juilliard. Her first film role was in 'Ordinary People' (1980). In 1981, she earned an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress for playing Evelyn Nesbit in 'Ragtime'. After completing her studies at American Conservatory Theatre and The Juilliard School, McGovern performed in plays Off-Broadway and later on Broadway. She starred in notable films like 'Once Upon a Time in America' (1984), 'Johnny Handsome' (1989), and 'The Handmaid's Tale' (1989).
About the Movie: Ragtime (1981)
Release Year: 1981
Nation: United States of America
Alternative Title: Na Época do Ragtime, Ragtime - toivon ja vihan aika, Ragtime: tiempo de injusticia, Love and Glory, Bir Zamanlar
Director: Milos Forman, Miloš Forman
Writer: E.L. Doctorow, Heinrich von Kleist, Michael Weller
Production & Genre
Producer(s):
- Producer: Dino De Laurentiis
- Executive Producer: Bernard Williams, Michael Hausman
Companies: Paramount Pictures, Sunley Productions Ltd., The De Laurentiis Company
Genre: Drama, Film Based On Literature, History
Awards & Similar
Awards:
- Nominated for 8 Oscars. 2 wins & 22 nominations total
Similar:
- Angel (2007)
- The Legend of Till (1977)
- Death Sentence (2007)
- Watership Down (1978)
- Animal Farm (1954)
Keywords
Keywords: 1900s, based on novel or book, class differences, jazz singer or musician, new york city, pianist, piano, political scandal, public murder, racial injustice, racism, radical politics, ragtime, revenge killing, social scandal
Story
In early 1900s New York City, Coalhouse Walker Jr., a renowned black pianist and jazz band leader, becomes a victim of racial injustice when a group of white men vandalize his new car. Seeking justice but finding none, Coalhouse turns to revenge. Meanwhile, he crosses paths with an upper-class white family, becoming embroiled in their lives amidst the city's social tensions.
Summary
Ragtime (1981), directed by Miloš Forman, is a historical drama based on E.L. Doctorow's novel of the same name. Set against the backdrop of early 20th-century New York City, the film explores themes of racial injustice, class differences, and social scandal through the intersecting stories of Coalhouse Walker Jr., a celebrated black pianist, and an affluent white family. The narrative weaves together various historical events and figures, including Emma Goldman and Harry Houdini.