The Liberation of L.B. Jones(1970)
Some of his best friends were black... some of her best friends were white.
The Liberation of L.B. Jones Synopsis
A successful African American businessman has a quarrel with a white policeman, suspecting that he is having an affair with his wife. The policeman's colleagues are seeking to avoid publicity.
The Liberation of L.B. Jones (1970) is a drama and crime film directed by William Wyler, released on March 18, 1970 with a runtime of 1h 42m. It stars Lee J. Cobb, Anthony Zerbe, Roscoe Lee Browne and Lola Falana. Viewers rate it 6.1 out of 10 across 29 ratings.
- Director:
- William Wyler
- Writers:
- Jesse Hill Ford, Stirling Silliphant, Jesse Hill Ford
- Producers:
- William Wyler, A. Ronald Lubin
- Cinematographer:
- Robert Surtees
- Composer:
- Elmer Bernstein
- Production:
- Liberation Company, Columbia Pictures
- Budget:
- $3,500,000
- Status:
- Released
The Liberation of L.B. Jones (1970) Trailer
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The Liberation of L.B. Jones Cast & Crew
Main cast
Lee J. Cobb
as Oman Hedgepath
Anthony Zerbe
as Willie Joe Worth
Roscoe Lee Browne
as Lord Byron "L.B." Jones
Lola Falana
as Emma Jones
Lee Majors
as Steve Mundine
Barbara Hershey
as Nella Mundine
Yaphet Kotto
as Sonny Boy Mosby
Arch Johnson
as Stanley Bumpas
Chill Wills
as Mr. Ike
Zara Cully
as Mama Lavorn
Fayard Nicholas
as Benny Smith
- Joseph Attles
Joseph Attles
as Henry
Key crew
Directed by William Wyler, written by Jesse Hill Ford, Stirling Silliphant and Jesse Hill Ford, produced by William Wyler and A. Ronald Lubin.
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The Liberation of L.B. Jones Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.1/10 from 29 ratings.
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Who stars in The Liberation of L.B. Jones?
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The main cast of The Liberation of L.B. Jones (1970) includes Lee J. Cobb, Anthony Zerbe, Roscoe Lee Browne, Lola Falana and Lee Majors. The film was directed by William Wyler. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Liberation of L.B. Jones released?
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The Liberation of L.B. Jones was released on March 18, 1970 and runs for 1h 42m.
Is The Liberation of L.B. Jones worth watching?
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The Liberation of L.B. Jones (1970) holds an average rating of 6.1 out of 10 from 29 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and crime films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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