Purlie
Genres
Drama
Music
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.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
142 min
Release Date
1981-10-12
Status
Released
Vote Count
3
Vote Average
5.333
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