Movie

Black Jesus

“He who ain't with me--is AGAINST me.”

★ 5.2(13)19681h 29m

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Good to know

Director: Valerio Zurlini
Release date: 1968-05-16
Runtime: 1h 29m
Language: Italian
Status: Released
Country: Italy
Studio: Ital-Noleggio Cinematografico

Black Jesus — trailer

About Black Jesus

Black Jesus is a 1968 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Valerio Zurlini, starring Woody Strode, Franco Citti and Jean Servais. It has a runtime of 1 hour 29 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.2/10 from 13 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Black Jesus in Mexico — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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

Maurice Lalubi

Franco Citti

Oreste

Jean Servais

Commander

Pier Paolo Capponi

Officer

Stephen Forsyth

Prisioner

Salvatore Basile

Giuseppe Transocchi

Renzo Rossi

Inigo Lezzi

Bruno Corazzari

Themes & keywords

biographymurdereddemocratic republic of the congopatrice lumumbaafrican leadercongolese politiciancongolese national movement (mnc)

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Black Jesus in Mexico?+

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How long is Black Jesus?+

Black Jesus has a runtime of 1 hour 29 minutes (89 minutes).

Who stars in Black Jesus?+

Black Jesus stars Woody Strode, Franco Citti, Jean Servais, Pier Paolo Capponi and Stephen Forsyth.

When did Black Jesus come out?+

Black Jesus is a 1968 movie directed by Valerio Zurlini.

What genre is Black Jesus?+

Black Jesus is Drama film.

Who directed Black Jesus?+

Black Jesus was directed by Valerio Zurlini.