Babylon
Babylon (1980) is a drama film, directed by Franco Rosso. It stars Brinsley Forde and Trevor Laird. The 95-minute film holds an audience score of 6.9/10.
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What Babylon Is About
Babylon had its world premiere at the 1980 Cannes Film Festival, but that same year the New York Film Festival rejected it as too provocative, fearing it could incite racial tension, a rejection that kept the film out of US distribution for nearly forty years until it finally opened there officially in 2019. The screenplay is partly based on the real story of musician Dennis Bovell, who was wrongfully imprisoned in the mid 1970s for running his own Jamaican sound system, and who also composed the film's dub based score, which has since gained cult status. Who it's for: anyone curious about a British cult classic kept out of US theaters for nearly forty years, rooted in a real musician's story. Who it's not for: viewers wanting to avoid unsettling scenes of racial tension.
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What is Babylon about?
Babylon had its world premiere at the 1980 Cannes Film Festival, but that same year the New York Film Festival rejected it as too provocative, fearing it could incite racial tension, a rejection that kept the film out of US distribution for nearly forty years until it finally opened there officially in 2019. The screenplay is partly based on the real story of musician Dennis Bovell, who was wrongfully imprisoned in the mid 1970s for running his own Jamaican sound system, and who also composed the film's dub based score, which has since gained cult status.
Where can I watch Babylon?
Babylon is available to watch on digital platforms such as Google Play Movies. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.
How long is Babylon?
Babylon runs for 95 minutes (1h 35m).
When did Babylon come out?
Babylon was released in 1980.
Who directed Babylon?
Babylon was directed by Franco Rosso.
Who stars in Babylon?
Babylon stars Brinsley Forde, Trevor Laird, Karl Howman, Brian Bovell.
What is Babylon's rating?
Babylon holds 7.3/10 on IMDb and 6.9/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 74 out of 100.
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