Black Jesus
Seduto alla sua destra
“He who ain't with me--is AGAINST me.”
Synopsis
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.
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ZURLINI BLACK JESUS 1968 Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2026-05-22
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Valerio Zurlini
- Screenplay & Story
- Franco Brusati, Valerio Zurlini
- Original Score
- Ivan Vandor
- Original Title
- Seduto alla sua destra
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Studios
- Ital-Noleggio Cinematografico
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Valerio Zurlini
Franco Brusati, Valerio Zurlini
Ivan Vandor
Aiace Parolin
Franco Arcalli
Carlo Lizzani
Department Leadership Roster
Franco Brusati
Screenplay
Ivan Vandor
Original Music Composer
Valerio Zurlini
Director
Franco Bottari
Costume Design
Carlo Lizzani
Producer
Valerio Zurlini
Screenplay
Franco Arcalli
Editor
Aiace Parolin
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Black Jesus
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What is Black Jesus about?
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.
Who directed Black Jesus?
Black Jesus was directed by Valerio Zurlini.
Who stars in Black Jesus?
The principal cast of Black Jesus includes Woody Strode, Franco Citti, Jean Servais, Pier Paolo Capponi, Stephen Forsyth.
When was Black Jesus released and how long is it?
Black Jesus was released in 1968 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.
Who composed the musical score for Black Jesus?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Black Jesus was composed by Ivan Vandor.