Coriolanus

History, Documentary · 1979

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.

Starring

Morgan Freeman, Wilford Leach, Frank Adu, Joseph Papp, Patricia McCourtney, Gloria Foster, CCH Pounder, Earle Hyman

Director

Wilford Leach

Producer

Joseph Papp