Bim (1974)

Young Indian man survives life of violence and crime in Trinidad and Tobago to become part of the political movement towards independence.

Director:

Hugh A. Robertson

Writer:

Raoul Pantin

Stars:

Stafford Alexander, Jennifer Ali, Clyde Alleyne

Cast

Credited cast:
Stafford Alexander	...	Detective Jones
Jennifer Ali	...	Young Anna
Clyde Alleyne	...	Radio announcer
Ronald Amoroso	...	Balo - Bim's Uncle
Oliver Boodnu	...	Chitram
Helene Camps	...	White Sympathizer
Garnett Craigwell	...	Tallsocks
Joseph Gilbert	...	Jalwat
George Gogar	...	Village Elder
Lawrence Goldstraw
Rosr Hanuman	...	Ria
John Henderson	...	Frenchy
Ann Hilton	...	Mary - Police Commissioner's Wife
Wilbur Holder	...	Wabham
Geddes Jennings	...	Gas Station Attendant

Storyline

Young Indian man survives life of violence and crime in Trinidad and Tobago to become part of the political movement towards independence.

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Taglines:

One man's struggle to come to terms with the society that has alienated him

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Genres:

Drama

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Details

Country:

Trinidad and Tobago

Language:

English

Release Date:

1974 (Trinidad and Tobago)

Filming Locations:

Trinidad, Trinidad and Tobago

Company Credits

Production Co:

Sharc Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

100 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Trivia

This film was originally banned by the Trinidad and Tobago censor board.

User Reviews

more about the film

Bim was one of Trinidad and Tobago's first feature films. It was written to be a West Indian answer to the Godfather. The film takes place in the 1950's, just prior to Trinidad and Tobago's independence from England in 1962. The film follows the violent life of a young man named Bim, who's life experiences wind through petty crime all the way to political office. The film explores the political life of Trinidad and Tobago, including the development towards independence, the process of British de-colonization, relations between African and Indian descendants, and the rise of labor unions. The film is quite violent and brutal, but the depictions of such seem necessary to the plot. Initially, the film was banned in Trinidad and Tobago. It is an extremely rare film, but worth locating if possible.