"Scott Joplin's ragtime music portrayed America...only Billy Dee Williams could portray Scott Joplin."
The life story of Scott Joplin and how he became the greatest ragtime composer of all time.
Jeremy KaganDirector
Scott Joplin
Chauvin
Belle Joplin
Will Williams
Tom Turpin
Dr. Jaelki
John The Baptist
Madam Amy
Poor Alfred
Left Hand of God
John Stark
Sam Bundler
Impresario
Liebling
Dr. Adams
Wallis
Rabin
The Girl
Girl With Note
The Minstrel Singers
Young Scott Joplin
Mother
Workman (uncredited)
Piano Contest Spectator (uncredited)
John Stark's Driver (uncredited)
