Black Jesus Poster

Black Jesus

54.00% | 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 Bottari
Costume Design
Valerio Zurlini
Story
Franco Brusati
Screenplay

Cast

Woody Strode
Woody Strode
Maurice Lalubi
Jean Servais
Jean Servais
Commander
Stephen Forsyth
Stephen Forsyth
Prisioner

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