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Body and Soul

1h 34m1925Oscar Micheaux
IMDb: 6.2/10
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A convict escapes to a Southern town and passes himself off as a reverend, giving him the perfect cover to swindle the townspeople and corrupt an innocent young woman.

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What is Body and Soul (1925) about?

A convict escapes to a Southern town and passes himself off as a reverend, giving him the perfect cover to swindle the townspeople and corrupt an innocent young woman.

Who stars in Body and Soul?

Body and Soul stars Paul Robeson (Reverend Isaiah T. Jenkins / His brother Sylvester), Mercedes Gilbert (Sister Martha Jane), Julia Theresa Russell (Isabelle), Marshall Rogers (Speakeasy Proprietor), Lawrence Chenault (Yello-Curley' Hinds - the Phony Reverend's Former Jailmate). The film was directed by Oscar Micheaux.

How long is Body and Soul?

Body and Soul has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1925. It is rated Not Rated.

Is Body and Soul worth watching?

Body and Soul holds an IMDb rating of 6.2/10. Fans of Drama, Crime, Thriller are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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