
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,…
Drama • Movie • 1968 • 1h 29m
Starring: Woody Strode, Franco Citti, Jean Servais
Director: Valerio Zurlini
Black Jesus
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.
Drama • Movie • 1968