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Coriolanus

60% | Mar 31, 1979 | History, Documentary

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.

Featured Crew

Joseph Papp
Producer
Patricia McCourtney
Production Design

Cast

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Frank Adu
Junius Brutus
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Gloria Foster
Volumnia
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CCH Pounder
Valeria
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Earle Hyman
Cominius

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