Black Jesus 1968
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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.
- Released: May 16, 1968
- Runtime: 1h 29min
- Genre: Drama
- Stars: Woody Strode, Franco Citti, Jean Servais
- Director: Valerio Zurlini
- Production: Ital-Noleggio Cinematografico
