West Indies
Originally released in 1979. West Indies is a music/history film. directed by Med Hondo.
Starring Robert Liensol, Roland Bertin, and Philippe Clévenot
Synopsis
Aboard a giant slave ship in an abandoned Citroën factory, the history of the West Indies is traced through several centuries of French oppression. The ship becomes a stage for the people to tell stories via song and dance—from their enslavement to their displacement in Metropolitan France.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 2, 1979
47 years ago
Runtime
1h 56m
116 minutes total
User Rating
6.4/10
Good (13 votes)
Budget
$1.4M
Production budget
Language
French
Original language
Country
Algeria
+ 2 more
Director
Top Cast
Robert Liensol
as Le parlementaire
Roland Bertin
as La 'Mort'
Philippe Clévenot
as L'abbé
Hélène Vincent
as L'assistante sociale
Théo Légitimus
as Monnerbourg
Georges Hilarion
as Monsieur Belleville
Elliot Roy
as L'homme
Cyril Aventurin
as Le père de famille
Fernand Berset
as L'hôtelier
Gérard Bloncourt
as Monsieur De la Pierre
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
- Budget
- $1,350,000
Production Companies
- Les Films Soleil O
- Office National de Cinema Mauritanian
- R.T.A.
- Societe Interafricaine de Production Cinemagraphique
- Yanek Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is West Indies about?
Aboard a giant slave ship in an abandoned Citroën factory, the history of the West Indies is traced through several centuries of French oppression. The ship becomes a stage for the people to tell ...
Who directed West Indies?
West Indies was directed by Med Hondo.
How long is West Indies?
West Indies has a runtime of 1 hours and 56 minutes (116 minutes total).
When was West Indies released?
West Indies was released on January 2, 1979 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in West Indies?
The main cast of West Indies includes Robert Liensol, Roland Bertin, Philippe Clévenot, Hélène Vincent, Théo Légitimus.