Emperor Jones
Synopsis
Unscrupulously ambitious Brutus Jones escapes from jail after killing a guard and through bluff and bravado finds himself the emperor of a Caribbean island.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ted Kotcheff
- Screenplay & Story
- Terry Southern, Eugene O'Neill
- Original Title
- Emperor Jones
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 6m
- Production Studios
- ABC Weekend Television
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ted Kotcheff
Terry Southern, Eugene O'Neill
Dennis Vance
Department Leadership Roster
Ted Kotcheff
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Emperor Jones
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Emperor Jones about?
Unscrupulously ambitious Brutus Jones escapes from jail after killing a guard and through bluff and bravado finds himself the emperor of a Caribbean island.
Who directed Emperor Jones?
Emperor Jones was directed by Ted Kotcheff.
Who stars in Emperor Jones?
The principal cast of Emperor Jones includes Kenneth Spencer, Harry H. Corbett, Connie Smith, Uriel Porter, Van Boolen.
When was Emperor Jones released and how long is it?
Emperor Jones was released in 1958 with a total runtime of 1h 6m.