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Mister Johnson

19911h 41mBruce Beresford

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"Africa 1923: A clash of cultures between British imperalists and a black man too smart for his own good."

In 1923 British Colonial Nigeria, Mister Johnson is an oddity -- an educated black man who doesn't really fit in with the natives or the British. He works for the local British magistrate, and considers himself English, though he has never been to England. He is always scheming, trying to get ahead, which lands him in a lot of hot water.

Drama
WorkerAfricaNigeriaBritish ColonialTradeTribal LawWife Beater1920s

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What is Mister Johnson (1991) about?

In 1923 British Colonial Nigeria, Mister Johnson is an oddity -- an educated black man who doesn't really fit in with the natives or the British. He works for the local British magistrate, and considers himself English, though he has never been to England. He is always scheming, trying to get ahead, which lands him in a lot of hot water.

Who stars in Mister Johnson?

Mister Johnson stars Maynard Eziashi (Mister Johnson), Pierce Brosnan (Harry Rudbeck), Edward Woodward (Sargy Gollup), Beatie Edney (Celia Rudbeck), Denis Quilley (Bulteen). The film was directed by Bruce Beresford.

How long is Mister Johnson?

Mister Johnson has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1991.

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