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Emperor Jones

March 30, 1958 1h 6m

Originally released in 1958. Emperor Jones is a feature film. directed by Ted Kotcheff. At just 66 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Kenneth Spencer, Harry H. Corbett, and Connie Smith

Synopsis

Unscrupulously ambitious Brutus Jones escapes from jail after killing a guard and through bluff and bravado finds himself the emperor of a Caribbean island.

Quick Facts

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Release Date March 30, 1958 67 years ago
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Runtime 1h 6m 66 minutes total
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Language English Original language
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Country United Kingdom Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Production Companies

  • ABC Weekend Television

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Emperor Jones about?

Unscrupulously ambitious Brutus Jones escapes from jail after killing a guard and through bluff and bravado finds himself the emperor of a Caribbean island.

Who directed Emperor Jones?

Emperor Jones was directed by Ted Kotcheff.

How long is Emperor Jones?

Emperor Jones has a runtime of 1 hours and 6 minutes (66 minutes total).

When was Emperor Jones released?

Emperor Jones was released on March 30, 1958 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Emperor Jones?

The main cast of Emperor Jones includes Kenneth Spencer, Harry H. Corbett, Connie Smith, Uriel Porter, Van Boolen.