Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
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David N. Haynes | ... | Errol |
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Trevor Laird | ... | Beefy |
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Victor Romero Evans | ... | Lover |
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Brian Bovell | ... | Scientist |
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Archie Pool | ... | Dreadhead |
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Brinsley Forde | ... | Blue |
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Karl Howman | ... | Ronnie |
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Beverley Michaels | ... | Elaine (as Beverly Michaels) |
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Ann Duncan | ... | Beefy's Girl |
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Beverley Dublin | ... | Sandra |
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King Sounds | ... | Compere |
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Cynthia Powell | ... | Mum |
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T-Bone Wilson | ... | Wesley (as T.Bone Wilson) |
Mark Monero | ... | Carlton | |
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Vilma Hollingbery | ... | Lady in Street |
Babylon follows the story of David, a working class musician and black man in South East London. By day he works as a mechanic, at night David is a Mic controller at a local dance hall. The film centres around the racial divide of London in the 80s, the lack of opportunities available to black people and poverty. David loses his job, gets beaten up and charged by the police, forcing him to go on the run. Then breaking up with his girlfriend, all of his frustrations culminate in the stabbing of a racist neighbour. Written by John Mulholland
Saw this film in 1983, had it on tape - but cant find it!! Now, over 20 years on, I still remember several scenes word 4 word, as me and my cousins acted it out, especially Beefy's scene at the end - entering dance hall with big machete tucked down his tight red tracksuit while everyone was bubbling to "Warrior Charge". And yes Karl Howman (from Flash ads) is wickedly funny with his accent "Cho man we dealing pure wickedness" Aaahhh Love it. The film is a masterpiece, don't know why I cant find it on DVD or VHS - if anyone knows where it can be obtained - Please let me know. Also looking for No Problem - UK comedy which starred Janet Kaye, Victor Romero Evans with Beastie and Tosh too!!