Coriolanus

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 Cast

Patricia McCourtney
Production Design
Joseph Papp
Producer

Cast

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

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