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Black Joy (1977)

Movie ★ 6.8 97 min

Comedy Drama

An innocent and unsophisticated Guyanese immigrant is exposed to the hustlin' way of life in the Brixton ghetto.

Anthony Simmons Director Anthony Simmons Writer

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Quick facts

Released
November 6, 1977
Runtime
97 min
Rating
NR
IMDb
tt0075760
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Cast

Norman Beaton Norman Beaton Dave King Trevor Thomas Ben Jones Floella Benjamin Floella Benjamin Miriam Dawn Hope Dawn Hope Saffra Oscar James Oscar James Jomo Paul J. Medford Paul J. Medford Devon Shango Baku Shango Baku Raastaman Azad Ali Indian Official Charles Pemberton White Official Vivian Stanshall Vivian Stanshall Warden Kevin O'Shea Foreman Cynthia Powell Prossie T-Bone Wilson Shark Jeillo Edwards Auntie Jimmy Rand Bus Conductor Ludmilla Nova Ludmilla Nova Sally Jason Rose Dude Barbara Keogh Barbara Keogh Prostitute

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Frequently asked questions

What is Black Joy about?
An innocent and unsophisticated Guyanese immigrant is exposed to the hustlin' way of life in the Brixton ghetto.
Who directed Black Joy?
Black Joy was directed by Anthony Simmons.
Who stars in Black Joy?
Black Joy stars Norman Beaton, Trevor Thomas, Floella Benjamin, Dawn Hope.
When was Black Joy released?
Black Joy is a 1977 comedy, drama film.
Where can I watch Black Joy?
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