

Purlie is a musical based on Ossie Davis' 1961 play Purlie Victorious. In the early days of the civil rights movement, a Southern plantation owner holds his sharecroppers in virtual slavery. Purlie comes home as a preacher who will shake things up and bring freedom to his people. This 1981 television adaptation won a CableACE Award.
Purlie was directed by Rudi Goldman.
Purlie holds an average rating of 6.5/10 on TMDB, and it lands best with fans of drama and music. Join the discussion below to add your take.
Purlie runs for 2h 22min, and was released in 1981.
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