Paul Robeson (1979)

Major events in the life of Robeson are recounted in this one-man performance.

Director:

Lloyd Richards

Writer:

Phillip Hayes Dean (play)

Stars:

James Earl Jones, Burt Wallace

Cast

Cast overview:
James Earl Jones	...	Paul Robeson
Burt Wallace	...	Lawrence Brown

Storyline

Major events in the life of Robeson are recounted in this one-man performance.

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Plot Keywords:

rutgers university | acting | social activism | prejudice | young men's christian association | 

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Genres:

Biography | Drama

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User Reviews

Earl Jones is superb as Paul Robeson

This play gives an insight into the man. Never perfect but always head and shoulders above others. Paul Robeson is in my opinion one of the greatest Americans of all time and this play gives an inkling of his greatness.

Earl Jones gives a faultless performance as the great man.

I was at a transatlantic concert given by Paul Robeson over a telephone link in 1953 or 1954 at St Pancras Town Hall in London. This was at a time when Paul could not work or get out of America as his passport had been taken away. This play reminded me of the struggles of Paul Robeson.

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

8 October 1979 (USA)

Company Credits

Production Co:

An International Cinegraph Creative Production

Technical Specs

Runtime:

118 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1