Coriolanus

03/31/1979

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2hrs 40min

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History

,Documentary

STORY

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.

CAST & CREW

    Cast

  • Frank Adu
  • Gloria Foster
  • CCH Pounder
  • Earle Hyman
  • Roscoe Orman

    Director

  • Wilford Leach

INFORMATION

    Production Companies

  • Theatre for Film on Tape
  • New York Shakespeare Festival

    Production Countries

LANGUAGES

  • English