The Liberation of L.B. Jones
“Some of his best friends were black... some of her best friends were white.”
Synopsis
A successful African American businessman has a quarrel with a white policeman, suspecting that he is having an affair with his wife. The policeman's colleagues are seeking to avoid publicity.
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Top Cast
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Lee J. Cobb
Oman Hedgepath
Anthony Zerbe
Willie Joe Worth
Roscoe Lee Browne
Lord Byron "L.B." Jones
Lola Falana
Emma Jones
Lee Majors
Steve Mundine
Barbara Hershey
Nella Mundine
Yaphet Kotto
Sonny Boy Mosby
Arch Johnson
Stanley Bumpas
Chill Wills
Mr. Ike
Zara Cully
Mama Lavorn
Fayard Nicholas
Benny Smith
Joseph Attles
Henry
Lauren Jones
Erleen Parsons
Dub Taylor
Mayor
Brenda Sykes
Jelly
Larry D. Mann
Grocer
Ray Teal
Chief of Police
Eve McVeagh
Miss Griggs
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 18, 1970
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$3.5M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William Wyler
- Screenplay & Story
- Stirling Silliphant, Jesse Hill Ford
- Original Score
- Elmer Bernstein
- Original Title
- The Liberation of L.B. Jones
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Production Budget
- $3.5M
- Production Studios
- Liberation Company, Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William Wyler
Stirling Silliphant, Jesse Hill Ford
Elmer Bernstein
Jordan Cronenweth, Robert Surtees
Carl Kress
William Wyler, A. Ronald Lubin
Department Leadership Roster
William Wyler
Director
William Wyler
Producer
Stirling Silliphant
Screenplay
Jesse Hill Ford
Screenplay
A. Ronald Lubin
Producer
Robert Surtees
Director of Photography
Elmer Bernstein
Original Music Composer
Carl Kress
Editor
Kenneth A. Reid
Production Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Liberation of L.B. Jones
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What is The Liberation of L.B. Jones about?
A successful African American businessman has a quarrel with a white policeman, suspecting that he is having an affair with his wife. The policeman's colleagues are seeking to avoid publicity.
Who directed The Liberation of L.B. Jones?
The Liberation of L.B. Jones was directed by William Wyler.
Who stars in The Liberation of L.B. Jones?
The principal cast of The Liberation of L.B. Jones includes Lee J. Cobb, Anthony Zerbe, Roscoe Lee Browne, Lola Falana, Lee Majors.
When was The Liberation of L.B. Jones released and how long is it?
The Liberation of L.B. Jones was released in 1970 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.
Who composed the musical score for The Liberation of L.B. Jones?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Liberation of L.B. Jones was composed by Elmer Bernstein.
Is The Liberation of L.B. Jones based on a book or true story?
The Liberation of L.B. Jones is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Jesse Hill Ford".