5.2Black Jesus · 1968
Black Jesus (1968) is a Drama film directed by Valerio Zurlini, starring Woody Strode, Franco Citti, Jean Servais.
Drama
5.2Overview
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.
Cast
Woody Strode, Franco Citti, Jean Servais, Pier Paolo Capponi, Stephen Forsyth, Salvatore Basile, Giuseppe Transocchi, Renzo Rossi
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What is "Black Jesus" about?
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.
When was "Black Jesus" released?
Black Jesus was released in 1968.
Who stars in "Black Jesus"?
The cast includes Woody Strode, Franco Citti, Jean Servais, Pier Paolo Capponi.
