Emperor Jones

Brutus Jones, a former Pullman porter turned prisoner, escapes from a chain gang and lands on a Caribbean island where he rises to power by manipulating local superstitions and declaring himself emperor. But as his rule becomes tyrannical, rebellion brews, and Jones must confront both the natives and his own demons.

Categories: Black Cinema , Feature, Drama

Director: Dudley Murphy

Starring: Paul Robeson, Dudley Digges, Frank H. Wilson, Fredi Washington, Ruby Elzy, George Haymid Stamper, Jackie "Moms" Mabley, Blueboy O'Connor, Brandon Evans, Rex Ingram, Harold Nicholas