West Indies: The Fugitive Slaves of Liberty(1979)
West Indies ou les Nègres marrons de la liberté
West Indies: The Fugitive Slaves of Liberty Synopsis
Aboard a giant slave ship in an abandoned Citroën factory, the history of the West Indies is traced through several centuries of French oppression. The ship becomes a stage for the people to tell stories via song and dance—from their enslavement to their displacement in Metropolitan France.
West Indies: The Fugitive Slaves of Liberty (1979) is a music, history and drama film directed by Med Hondo, released on January 2, 1979 with a runtime of 1h 56m. It stars Robert Liensol, Roland Bertin, Philippe Clévenot and Hélène Vincent. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 15 ratings.
- Director:
- Med Hondo
- Writers:
- Med Hondo, Daniel Boukman, Daniel Boukman
- Producers:
- Med Hondo
- Cinematographer:
- François Catonné
- Composer:
- Georges Rabol
- Production:
- Les Films Soleil O, Office National de Cinema Mauritanian, R.T.A., Societe Interafricaine de Production Cinemagraphique, Yanek Films
- Budget:
- $1,350,000
- Status:
- Released
West Indies: The Fugitive Slaves of Liberty (1979) Trailer
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West Indies: The Fugitive Slaves of Liberty Cast & Crew
Main cast
Robert Liensol
as Le parlementaire
Roland Bertin
as La 'Mort'
Philippe Clévenot
as L'abbé
Hélène Vincent
as L'assistante sociale
Théo Légitimus
as Monnerbourg
- Georges Hilarion
Georges Hilarion
as Monsieur Belleville
- Elliot Roy
Elliot Roy
as L'homme
- Cyril Aventurin
Cyril Aventurin
as Le père de famille
Fernand Berset
as L'hôtelier
- Gérard Bloncourt
Gérard Bloncourt
as Monsieur De la Pierre
- Toto Bissainthe
Toto Bissainthe
as Soeur Marie Joseph de Cluny
Monique Couturier
as La Dame de souten
Key crew
Directed by Med Hondo, written by Med Hondo, Daniel Boukman and Daniel Boukman, produced by Med Hondo.
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West Indies: The Fugitive Slaves of Liberty Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 15 ratings.
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West Indies: The Fugitive Slaves of Liberty – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in West Indies: The Fugitive Slaves of Liberty?
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The main cast of West Indies: The Fugitive Slaves of Liberty (1979) includes Robert Liensol, Roland Bertin, Philippe Clévenot, Hélène Vincent and Théo Légitimus. The film was directed by Med Hondo. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was West Indies: The Fugitive Slaves of Liberty released?
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West Indies: The Fugitive Slaves of Liberty was released on January 2, 1979 and runs for 1h 56m.
Is West Indies: The Fugitive Slaves of Liberty worth watching?
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West Indies: The Fugitive Slaves of Liberty (1979) holds an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 15 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy music, history and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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