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Ain't Misbehavin' (1982)

Movie ★ 8.3 93 min

Music

Ain't Misbehavin' is the televised version of the 1978 Tony Award-winning Broadway sensation celebrating the music, life and times of Thomas "Fats" Waller — featuring 29 songs written or inspired by him. The telecast won Emmy Awards for Nell Carter and André De Shields.

Don Mischer Director

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Quick facts

Released
June 21, 1982
Runtime
93 min
Rating
PG
IMDb
tt0227999
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Themes

Cast

Nell Carter Nell Carter Performer André De Shields André De Shields Performer Ken Page Ken Page Performer Charlayne Woodard Charlayne Woodard Performer Armelia McQueen Armelia McQueen Performer Luther Henderson Luther Henderson The Piano Player

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Frequently asked questions

What is Ain't Misbehavin' about?
Ain't Misbehavin' is the televised version of the 1978 Tony Award-winning Broadway sensation celebrating the music, life and times of Thomas "Fats" Waller — featuring 29 songs written or inspired by him. The telecast won Emmy Awards for Nell Carter and André De Shields.
Who directed Ain't Misbehavin'?
Ain't Misbehavin' was directed by Don Mischer.
Who stars in Ain't Misbehavin'?
Ain't Misbehavin' stars Nell Carter, André De Shields, Ken Page, Charlayne Woodard.
When was Ain't Misbehavin' released?
Ain't Misbehavin' is a 1982 music film.
Where can I watch Ain't Misbehavin'?
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