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Perry Henzell (1936–2006)

Director | Writer | Producer

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In 1988 he produced a musical based on the life of Marcus Garvey which ran for a short time at the Ward Theatre, Kingston, Jamaica. See more trivia »

Born:

in Port Maria, St. Mary, Jamaica

Died:

(age 70) in Treasure Beach, Saint Elizabeth, Jamaica
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2006/I No Place Like Home
 
1972 The Harder They Come (written by)
 
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2006/I No Place Like Home (producer)
 
1972 The Harder They Come (producer)
 
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2006/I No Place Like Home
Radio Announcer
 
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2009 Frankenpimp (special thanks)
 
2002 Shottas (very special thanks - as Perry 'The Godfather' Henzell)
 
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2011 Man Free (documentary)
Himself
 
2006 Literature Alive (TV series documentary)
Himself
– Creation Fire: Part 2 (2006) … Himself
 
2006 Roots of Reggae: The Ernest Ranglin Story (video documentary short)
Himself
 
2005 Midnight Movies: From the Margin to the Mainstream (documentary)
Himself
 

Related Videos

The Harder They Come -- Reggae legend Jimmy Cliff stars as Ivan Martin, an aspiring young singer who leaves his rural village for the city of Kingston, hoping to make a name for himself. The Harder They Come -- Open-ended Trailer from International
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Personal Details

Other Works:

During the 1960s he set up his own production company, Vista Productions, where he honed his directing skills making hundreds of television commercials. The company's facilities were also used by other directors, including Ridley Scott. See more »

Alternate Names:

Perry 'The Godfather' Henzell
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Trivia:

In 1988 he produced a musical based on the life of Marcus Garvey which ran for a short time at the Ward Theatre, Kingston, Jamaica. See more »

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