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Ragtime is a 1981 motion picture based on the historical novel Ragtime by E. L. Doctorow. The action takes place in and around New York City in the 1910s, and includes fictionalized references to actual people and events of the time. The film was directed by Miloš Forman. The music was the first full feature score composed by Randy Newman.

This was James Cagney's final film. He was ill during the shooting of the feature.

Featured cast

Awards

1981 Academy Awards (Oscars)

Nominated – Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role
: Howard E. Rollins Jr.
Nominated – Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role
: Elizabeth McGovern
Nominated – Best Achievement in Art Direction:
Art Direction: John Graysmark, Patrizia Von Brandenstein, Anthony Reading
Set Decoration: George de Titta, Sr., George de Titta, Jr., Peter Howitt
Nominated – Best Achievement in Cinematography: Miroslav Ondrícek
Nominated – Best Achievement in Costume Design: Anna Hill Johnstone
Nominated – Best Original Score: Randy Newman
Nominated – Best Original Song: Randy Newman for the song "One More Hour"
Nominated – Best Adapted Screenplay: Michael Weller

1981 BAFTA Film Awards

Nominated – Best Original Song: Randy Newman for the song "One More Hour"

1981 Golden Globe Awards

Nominated – Best Director - Motion Picture: Miloš Forman
Nominated – Best Motion Picture - Drama
Nominated – Best Supporting Actor - Motion Picture: Howard E. Rollins Jr.
Nominated – Best Supporting Actress - Motion Picture: Mary Steenburgen
Nominated – Best Original Song: Randy Newman for the song "One More Hour"
Nominated – New Star of the Year in a Motion Picture: Howard E. Rollins Jr.
Nominated – New Star of the Year in a Motion Picture: Elizabeth McGovern

1981 Grammy Awards

Nominated – Best Score Soundtrack Album for a Motion Picture, Television or Other Visual Media: Randy Newman

1981 Image Awards

Won – Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture: Moses Gunn
Nominated – Outstanding Motion Picture: Howard E. Rollins Jr.

===1981 Los Angeles Film Critics Association Awards===

Nominated – Best Music: Randy Newman

1981 Writers Guild of America Awards

Nominated – WGA Screen Award for Best Drama Adapted from Another Medium: Michael Weller

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