Movie

West Indies: The Fugitive Slaves of Liberty

★ 6.5(15)19791h 56m

West Indies: The Fugitive Slaves of Liberty isn't available to stream, rent or buy in Switzerland right now. Availability changes often, so check back soon. Availability checked 25 July 2026.

Where to watch West Indies: The Fugitive Slaves of Liberty

🇨🇭 Switzerland

No streaming, rental or purchase options are listed in Switzerland right now. Availability changes often — try switching your region in the header.

Streaming in other regions

🇨🇦 CA🇫🇷 FR🇺🇸 US

Good to know

Director: Med Hondo
Release date: 1979-01-02
Runtime: 1h 56m
Language: French
Budget: $1,350,000
Status: Released
Country: Algeria
Studio: Les Films Soleil O

West Indies: The Fugitive Slaves of Liberty — trailer

About West Indies: The Fugitive Slaves of Liberty

West Indies: The Fugitive Slaves of Liberty is a 1979 movie in the Music, History and Drama genres, directed by Med Hondo, starring Robert Liensol, Roland Bertin and Philippe Clévenot. It has a runtime of 1 hour 56 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.5/10 from 15 viewers. Below you can see where to watch West Indies: The Fugitive Slaves of Liberty in Switzerland — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Aboard a giant slave ship in an abandoned Citroën factory, the history of the West Indies is traced through several centuries of French oppression. The ship becomes a stage for the people to tell stories via song and dance—from their enslavement to their displacement in Metropolitan France.

Cast

Robert Liensol

Le parlementaire

Roland Bertin

La 'Mort'

Philippe Clévenot

L'abbé

Hélène Vincent

L'assistante sociale

Théo Légitimus

Monnerbourg

Georges Hilarion

Monsieur Belleville

Elliot Roy

L'homme

Cyril Aventurin

Le père de famille

Fernand Berset

L'hôtelier

Gérard Bloncourt

Monsieur De la Pierre

Toto Bissainthe

Soeur Marie Joseph de Cluny

Monique Couturier

La Dame de souten

Themes & keywords

musical

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch West Indies: The Fugitive Slaves of Liberty in Switzerland?+

West Indies: The Fugitive Slaves of Liberty is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Switzerland. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is West Indies: The Fugitive Slaves of Liberty on Netflix?+

West Indies: The Fugitive Slaves of Liberty is not on Netflix in Switzerland right now.

How long is West Indies: The Fugitive Slaves of Liberty?+

West Indies: The Fugitive Slaves of Liberty has a runtime of 1 hour 56 minutes (116 minutes).

Who stars in West Indies: The Fugitive Slaves of Liberty?+

West Indies: The Fugitive Slaves of Liberty stars Robert Liensol, Roland Bertin, Philippe Clévenot, Hélène Vincent and Théo Légitimus.

When did West Indies: The Fugitive Slaves of Liberty come out?+

West Indies: The Fugitive Slaves of Liberty is a 1979 movie directed by Med Hondo.

What genre is West Indies: The Fugitive Slaves of Liberty?+

West Indies: The Fugitive Slaves of Liberty is Music, History and Drama film.

Who directed West Indies: The Fugitive Slaves of Liberty?+

West Indies: The Fugitive Slaves of Liberty was directed by Med Hondo.