Black Joy(1977)
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Black Joy Synopsis
An innocent and unsophisticated Guyanese immigrant is exposed to the hustlin' way of life in the Brixton ghetto.
Black Joy (1977) is a comedy and drama film directed by Anthony Simmons, released on November 6, 1977 with a runtime of 1h 37m. It stars Norman Beaton, Trevor Thomas, Floella Benjamin and Dawn Hope. Viewers rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 8 ratings.
- Director:
- Anthony Simmons
- Writers:
- Jamal Ali, Anthony Simmons
- Producers:
- Martin Campbell, Elliott Kastner, Danny O'Donovan
- Status:
- Released
Black Joy (1977) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Black Joy before you stream it.
Black Joy Cast & Crew
Main cast
Norman Beaton
as Dave King
- Trevor Thomas
Trevor Thomas
as Ben Jones
Floella Benjamin
as Miriam
Dawn Hope
as Saffra
Oscar James
as Jomo
Paul J. Medford
as Devon
Shango Baku
as Raastaman
- Azad Ali
Azad Ali
as Indian Official
- Charles Pemberton
Charles Pemberton
as White Official
Vivian Stanshall
as Warden
- Kevin O'Shea
Kevin O'Shea
as Foreman
- Cynthia Powell
Cynthia Powell
as Prossie
Key crew
Directed by Anthony Simmons, written by Jamal Ali and Anthony Simmons, produced by Martin Campbell, Elliott Kastner and Danny O'Donovan.
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Black Joy Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.8/10 from 8 ratings.
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Black Joy – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Black Joy online?
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Black Joy (1977) is available to stream on BFI Player, BFI Player Amazon Channel and BFI Player Apple TV Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Black Joy?
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The main cast of Black Joy (1977) includes Norman Beaton, Trevor Thomas, Floella Benjamin, Dawn Hope and Oscar James. The film was directed by Anthony Simmons. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Black Joy released?
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Black Joy was released on November 6, 1977 and runs for 1h 37m.
Is Black Joy worth watching?
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Black Joy (1977) holds an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from 8 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Black Joy?
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Yes. The official Black Joy trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.