Coriolanus
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.
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About Coriolanus
Coriolanus is a 1979 English-language history and drama film directed by Wilford Leach. The cast is led by Frank Adu, Gloria Foster, CCH Pounder. It has a runtime of 2h 40m.
Coriolanus was produced by Theatre for Film on Tape and New York Shakespeare Festival. It was released on March 31, 1979.
- Director
- Wilford Leach
- Release date
- March 31, 1979
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Released
- Production
- Theatre for Film on Tape, New York Shakespeare Festival
Coriolanus cast & crew
Coriolanus was directed by Wilford Leach.
The cast features Frank Adu as Junius Brutus, Gloria Foster as Volumnia, CCH Pounder as Valeria, Earle Hyman as Cominius, Roscoe Orman as Adrian, and Michele Shay as Virgilia.
Behind the camera, it was produced by Joseph Papp.
Is Coriolanus worth watching?
At 2h 40m, it's a full-evening commitment.
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Cast of Coriolanus
Frank Adu
Junius Brutus
Gloria Foster
Volumnia
CCH Pounder
Valeria
Earle Hyman
Cominius
Roscoe Orman
Adrian
Michele Shay
Virgilia
Maurice Woods
Agrippa
Keith David
Aedile / Roman Citizen / Volscian Citizen
Castulo Guerra
Senator / Nicanor / Officer
Denzel Washington
Roman Soldier / Volscian Soldier
Dennis Tate
Servingman / Roman Citizen / Volscian Citizen
Peter Francis James
Volscian Citizen / Roman Soldier / Volscian Soldier
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Coriolanus is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Coriolanus?
Coriolanus runs 2 hours 40 minutes (160 minutes).
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