Black Jesus
"He who ain't with me--is AGAINST me."
Originally released in 1968. Black Jesus is a drama film. directed by Valerio Zurlini. At just 89 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Woody Strode, Franco Citti, and Jean Servais
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 16, 1968
57 years ago
Runtime
1h 29m
89 minutes total
User Rating
5.0/10
Mixed (12 votes)
Language
Italian
Original language
Country
Italy
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- IT
Production Companies
- Ital-Noleggio Cinematografico
Frequently Asked Questions
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 pr...
Who directed Black Jesus?
Black Jesus was directed by Valerio Zurlini.
How long is Black Jesus?
Black Jesus has a runtime of 1 hours and 29 minutes (89 minutes total).
When was Black Jesus released?
Black Jesus was released on May 16, 1968 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Black Jesus?
The main cast of Black Jesus includes Woody Strode, Franco Citti, Jean Servais, Pier Paolo Capponi, Stephen Forsyth.