Black Jesus
Brief Synopsis
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A Congo rebel leader is captured and imprisoned with two white felons in this 81-minute DVD feature containing religious symbolism and condemnation of colonial exploitation. Maurice Lalubi (Woody Strode) is thrown in jail with a soldier and an Italian thief. The trio endures torture at the hands of their captors, while a newly formed military regime decides the fate of the insurgent. The entire horror of the confrontation is seen through his eyes throughout Lalubi's interrogation and torture. His imminent demise could turn him into a martyr and spell trouble for the new government dictator in this sometimes violent film.
Cast & Crew
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Valerio Zurlini
Director
Jean Servais
Franco Citti
Woody Strode
Franco Brusati
Screenplay
Nino Crisman
Executive Producer
Film Details
Also Known As
Seated at His Right
Genre
Drama
Foreign
Release Date
1968
Technical Specs
Duration
1h 33m
Sound
Mono
Color
Color (Technicolor)
Theatrical Aspect Ratio
2.35 : 1
Synopsis
A Congo rebel leader is captured and imprisoned with two white felons in this 81-minute DVD feature containing religious symbolism and condemnation of colonial exploitation. Maurice Lalubi (Woody Strode) is thrown in jail with a soldier and an Italian thief. The trio endures torture at the hands of their captors, while a newly formed military regime decides the fate of the insurgent. The entire horror of the confrontation is seen through his eyes throughout Lalubi's interrogation and torture. His imminent demise could turn him into a martyr and spell trouble for the new government dictator in this sometimes violent film.
Director
Valerio Zurlini
Director
Film Details
Also Known As
Seated at His Right
Genre
Drama
Foreign
Release Date
1968
Technical Specs
Duration
1h 33m
Sound
Mono
Color
Color (Technicolor)
Theatrical Aspect Ratio
2.35 : 1
