Black Jesus

1968

1h 29m

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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.

Writers

Franco Brusati(screenplay by)
Valerio Zurlini(story by)
Valerio Zurlini(screenplay by)

Writers

Franco Brusati(screenplay by)
Valerio Zurlini(story by)
Valerio Zurlini(screenplay by)

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Release date

May 16, 1968 (United States)

Country of origin

Italy

Language

Italian

Production company

Ital-Noleggio Cinematografico

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