Coriolanus (1979)
A video recording of a New York Shakespeare Festival 1979 stage production of Coriolanus with an all-black and Hispanic cast. Producer Joseph Papp intended to provide professional opportunities for actors of minority ethnic backgrounds. A banished hero of Rome allies with a sworn enemy to take his revenge on the city.
Director: Wilford Leach
Genre: History, Documentary
Runtime: 160 min
Release Date: March 31, 1979
Cast
- Frank Adu - Junius Brutus
- Gloria Foster - Volumnia
- CCH Pounder - Valeria
- Earle Hyman - Cominius
- Roscoe Orman - Adrian
- Michele Shay - Virgilia
- Maurice Woods - Agrippa
- Keith David - Aedile / Roman Citizen / Volscian Citizen
- Castulo Guerra - Senator / Nicanor / Officer
- Denzel Washington - Roman Soldier / Volscian Soldier
Production: Theatre for Film on Tape, New York Shakespeare Festival
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Wilford Leach
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Coriolanus about?
- A video recording of a New York Shakespeare Festival 1979 stage production of Coriolanus with an all-black and Hispanic cast. Producer Joseph Papp intended to provide professional opportunities for actors of minority ethnic backgrounds. A banished hero of Rome allies with a sworn enemy to take his revenge on the city.
- Who directed Coriolanus?
- Coriolanus was directed by Wilford Leach.
- Who stars in Coriolanus?
- Coriolanus stars Frank Adu, Gloria Foster, CCH Pounder, Earle Hyman, Roscoe Orman, Michele Shay.
- How long is Coriolanus?
- Coriolanus has a runtime of 2h 40m (160 minutes).
- What genre is Coriolanus?
- Coriolanus is a History, Documentary film.