Mister Johnson(1991)
Africa 1923: A clash of cultures between British imperalists and a black man too smart for his own good.
Mister Johnson Synopsis
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.
Mister Johnson (1991) is a drama film directed by Bruce Beresford, released on March 22, 1991 with a runtime of 1h 41m. It stars Maynard Eziashi, Pierce Brosnan, Edward Woodward and Beatie Edney. Viewers rate it 6.2 out of 10 across 40 ratings.
- Director:
- Bruce Beresford
- Writers:
- Joyce Cary, William Boyd
- Producers:
- Penelope Glass, Michael Fitzgerald
- Cinematographer:
- Peter James
- Composer:
- Georges Delerue
- Status:
- Released
Mister Johnson Cast & Crew
Main cast
Maynard Eziashi
as Mister Johnson
Pierce Brosnan
as Harry Rudbeck
Edward Woodward
as Sargy Gollup
Beatie Edney
as Celia Rudbeck
Denis Quilley
as Bulteen
- Nick Reding
Nick Reding
as Tring
Bella Enahoro
as Bamu
- Femi Fatoba
Femi Fatoba
as Waziri
Kwabena Manso
as Benjamin
Steve James
as Aliu
- Hubert Ogunde
Hubert Ogunde
as Brimah
Key crew
Directed by Bruce Beresford, written by Joyce Cary and William Boyd, produced by Penelope Glass and Michael Fitzgerald.
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Mister Johnson Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.2/10 from 40 ratings.
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Mister Johnson – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Mister Johnson online?
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Mister Johnson (1991) is available to stream on Criterion Channel, FlixFling and Artiflix, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home and FlixFling. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Mister Johnson?
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The main cast of Mister Johnson (1991) includes Maynard Eziashi, Pierce Brosnan, Edward Woodward, Beatie Edney and Denis Quilley. The film was directed by Bruce Beresford. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Mister Johnson released?
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Mister Johnson was released on March 22, 1991 and runs for 1h 41m.
Is Mister Johnson worth watching?
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Mister Johnson (1991) holds an average rating of 6.2 out of 10 from 40 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.