Bojangles (2001)
Starring Gregory Hines, Peter Riegert, Kimberly Elise
Directed by Joseph Sargent
The life of Bill 'Bojangles' Robinson, African-American tap-dancing star of stage and screen. In 1916, Robinson was a successful vaudeville performer and considered the finest tap dancer of his generation. At the peak of his career, he was the highest paid Black entertainer, but for all the joy he gave others, his life was anything but happy, there was a great deal of tragedy in himself. He died broke and penniless.
Runtime: 101 min.
Rating: 10.0
DVD
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America
Genres: Drama,Romance
Keywords: tap dancing
Cast
Bojangles
Marty
Fannie
Rae
Newcomer
Elaine
Zanuck
Shirley
Clarissa
Bedella
Luther
William
Hattie