Bojangles

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Movie Info

Gregory Hines stars as Bill "Bojangles" Robinson in this made-for-TV biography that dramatizes the public triumphs and private trials of the legendary dancer and comedian. Produced for the Showtime premium cable network, Bojangles also stars Peter Riegert, Kimberly Elise, Savion Glover, and Maria Ricossa.

Rating:

NR
Genre:

Drama, Television
Directed By:

Joseph Sargent
Written By:

Richard Wesley, Robert Johnson
In Theaters:

Feb 4, 2001 wide
On Disc/Streaming:

Feb 19, 2002
Runtime:

101 minutes
Studio:

Showtime Networks Inc.

Cast

Gregory Hines
as Bil Bojangles Robinson

Peter Riegert
as Marty

Kimberly Elise
as Fannie

Maria Ricossa
as Rae

Savion Glover
as Newcomer

Linette Robinson
as Elaine

Jonathan Higgins
as Zanuck

Lea Marie Golde
as Shirley Temple

Novie Edwards
as Clarissa

Jackie Richardson
as Bedelia

Caliaf St. Aubyn
as Luther/Young Bojangles

Aaron Meeks
as William/Young Percy

Donovon Ian H. McKnight
as Lem

Philip Akin
as Williamson

Arnold Pinnock
as Lincoln

Quancetia Hamilton
as Hattie McDaniels

Martin Doyle
as Doc Kerner

Martin Roach
as Percy

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Critic Reviews for Bojangles

All Critics (1) | Top Critics (1)

This particular effort, directed by Joseph Sargent, compensates for its standard storytelling with some visual stylishness and Hines' fast footwork.

Oct 19, 2018 | Full Review…

Steven Oxman
Variety
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