Jack Nicholson is in Ragtime, although he does not appear in the credits.
Ragtime is a 1981 American drama film , directed by Milos Forman , based on 1975 historical novel Ragtime by E. L. Doctorow .. Milos Forman. Milos Forman. Ragtime. Ragtime ( novel ). E. L. Doctorow. E. L. Doctorow. historical novel. historical novel. The action takes place in and around New York City , New Rochelle , and Atlantic City early in the 1900s , including fictionalized references to actual people and events of the time .. New York City. New York City. New Rochelle. New Rochelle, New York. Atlantic City. Atlantic City, New Jersey. the 1900s. 1900s ( decade ). The film features the final film appearances of James Cagney and Pat O'Brien ; early appearances , in small parts , by Samuel L. Jackson , Jeff Daniels , Fran Drescher , Ethan Phillips and John Ratzenberger ; and an uncredited appearance from Jack Nicholson .. James Cagney. James Cagney. Pat O'Brien. Pat O'Brien ( actor ). Samuel L. Jackson. Samuel L. Jackson. Jeff Daniels. Jeff Daniels. Fran Drescher. Fran Drescher. Ethan Phillips. Ethan Phillips. John Ratzenberger. John Ratzenberger. Jack Nicholson. Jack Nicholson. The music score was composed by Randy Newman .. Randy Newman. Randy Newman. The film was nominated for eight Oscars .. Oscars. Academy Awards