Babylon(1980)
Babylon Synopsis
Drama telling the story of Blue, a young man of Jamaican descent living in Brixton in 1980, as he hangs out with his friends, fronts a dub sound system, loses his job, struggles with family problems and has his friendships tested by racism.
Babylon (1980) is a drama film directed by Franco Rosso, released on November 7, 1980 with a runtime of 1h 35m. It stars Brinsley Forde, Trevor Laird, Karl Howman and Brian Bovell. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 50 ratings.
- Director:
- Franco Rosso
- Writers:
- Martin Stellman, Franco Rosso
- Producers:
- Gavrik Losey
- Cinematographer:
- Chris Menges
- Production:
- Diversity Music
- Status:
- Released
Babylon (1980) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Babylon before you stream it.
Babylon Cast & Crew
Main cast
Brinsley Forde
as Blue
Trevor Laird
as Beefy
Karl Howman
as Ronnie
Brian Bovell
as Spark
Victor Romero Evans
as Lover Boy
David N. Haynes
as Errol
Archie Pool
as Dreadhead
- T-Bone Wilson
T-Bone Wilson
as Wesley
Mel Smith
as Alan
Mark Monero
as Carlton
- Beverly Michaels
Beverly Michaels
as Elaine
- Yvonne Agard
Yvonne Agard
as Mrs Watts
Key crew
Directed by Franco Rosso, written by Martin Stellman and Franco Rosso, produced by Gavrik Losey.
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Babylon Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 50 ratings.
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Babylon – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Babylon online?
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Babylon (1980) is currently available to rent or buy from Google Play Movies. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Babylon?
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The main cast of Babylon (1980) includes Brinsley Forde, Trevor Laird, Karl Howman, Brian Bovell and Victor Romero Evans. The film was directed by Franco Rosso. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Babylon released?
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Babylon was released on November 7, 1980 and runs for 1h 35m.
Is Babylon worth watching?
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Babylon (1980) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 50 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Babylon?
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Yes. The official Babylon trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.