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Black Jesus

54% | May 16, 1968 | Drama

A thinly-disguised biography of African leader Patrice Lumumba, here called Lalubi. Lalubi, a Christ-like leader determined to save his people, by passive resistance, from the dictatorial regime propped up by European colonialists, is imprisoned and tortured, along with a thief who comes to a greater understanding through his contact with Lalubi.

Featured Crew

Franco Brusati
Screenplay
Ivan Vandor
Original Music Composer

Cast

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Woody Strode
Maurice Lalubi
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Jean Servais
Commander
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Stephen Forsyth
Prisioner

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