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Bojangles

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Based on the life of tap-dancing legend Bill Robinson -- also known as Mr. Bojangles -- the film follows Robinson (Gregory Hines) as he climbs his way up the entertainment ladder from lowly vaudeville performer to one of the greatest black entertainers of his time. However, despite Robinson's meteoric rise and the support of his loyal agent, Marty Forkins (Peter Riegert), his compulsive gambling and love of women keep him from enjoying the success his talents have earned him.

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Steven Oxman Variety 10/20/2018
This particular effort, directed by Joseph Sargent, compensates for its standard storytelling with some visual stylishness and Hines' fast footwork. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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07/13/2011 Wonderful portrayal of the Great Mr. Bojangles(oft in Shirley Temple Movies) by Gregory Hines.If you love great tap dancing, this is amazing See more 04/12/2009 good movie about mr bojangles but the actors could have put just a little more emphasize in thier roles See more Read all reviews
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Joseph Sargent

Director

Gregory Hines

Bojangles

Peter Riegert

Marty

Kimberly Elise

Fannie

Maria Ricossa

Rae

Savion Glover

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Synopsis Based on the life of tap-dancing legend Bill Robinson -- also known as Mr. Bojangles -- the film follows Robinson (Gregory Hines) as he climbs his way up the entertainment ladder from lowly vaudeville performer to one of the greatest black entertainers of his time. However, despite Robinson's meteoric rise and the support of his loyal agent, Marty Forkins (Peter Riegert), his compulsive gambling and love of women keep him from enjoying the success his talents have earned him.
Director
Joseph Sargent
Screenwriter
Richard Wesley
Production Co
MGM Television, Darric Productions
Rating
TV-14 (D|L)
Genre
Biography
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Nov 2, 2020
Runtime
1h 45m