Elizabeth McGovern in Ragtime (1981)
Director Milos Foreman spun E.L. Doctorow's semi-fictional novel of 1900s Americana into a richly detailed period piece with a multifaceted plot and an exceptional cast, including the return of James Cagney after a 20-year hiatus. Co-stars Howard Rollins, Brad Dourif and Elizabeth McGovern. 155 min.