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Black Jesus

54 %|May 16, 1968|Drama

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.

Featured Crew

Franco Brusati
Screenplay
Ivan Vandor
Original Music Composer
Valerio Zurlini
Story
Valerio Zurlini
Director
Franco Bottari
Costume Design
Franco Bottari
Art Direction
Carlo Lizzani
Producer
Valerio Zurlini
Screenplay