The Liberation of L.B. Jones (1970)Steve and Nella Mundine arrive in Somerton, Tennessee, where Steve is to join the law firm of uncle Oman Hedgepath... See full synopsis » Director:William Wyler |
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The Liberation of L.B. Jones (1970)Steve and Nella Mundine arrive in Somerton, Tennessee, where Steve is to join the law firm of uncle Oman Hedgepath... See full synopsis » Director:William Wyler |
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| Lee J. Cobb | ... |
Oman Hedgepath
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| Anthony Zerbe | ... |
Willie Joe Worth
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| Roscoe Lee Browne | ... |
L.B. Jones
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Lola Falana | ... |
Emma Jones
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| Lee Majors | ... |
Steve Mundine
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| Barbara Hershey | ... |
Nella Mundine
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| Yaphet Kotto | ... |
Sonny Boy Mosby
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| Arch Johnson | ... |
Stanley Bumpas
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| Chill Wills | ... |
Mr. Ike
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| Zara Cully | ... |
Mama Lavorn
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Fayard Nicholas | ... |
Benny
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Joseph Attles | ... |
Henry
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Lauren Jones | ... |
Erleen
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| Dub Taylor | ... |
Mayor
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Brenda Sykes | ... |
Jelly
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Steve and Nella Mundine arrive in Somerton, Tennessee, where Steve is to join the law firm of uncle Oman Hedgepath... See full synopsis »
Sometimes I have to scratch my head and wonder why the hell a film isn't more acclaimed and/or remembered. William Wyler's last film The Liberation of L.B. Jones (1970) is one of these. A nail biting inferno of racial hate and discomfort.
Don't read the tagline and stay away from certain posters, it might spoil it! But even though I knew part of the outcome parts of this film stopped me from breathing, and I'm still filled with this heavy indescribable feeling.
It's essentially the tale of when the people discriminated against stops being afraid. It's also an exploration of the small towns of a bygone age, and their despicable sentiments.
The Liberation of L.B. Jones would fit perfectly in the company of films in In the Heat of the Night. Perhaps it was just a tad late, or perhaps it was a bit too bleak, but this is surely a film I will remember. A wonderful way to go out for the legendary Mr. Wyler. One of the best directors who ever lived! 8.5/10