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Lord Shango (1975) | Criteria

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Lord Shango

English • 1975 • 1h 32m

This film is not currently available on the Criterion Channel

Director

Synopsis

A tribal priest returns from the dead to take his revenge on non-believers.

Included in
May 2022
Position 42
Included in
Beyond Blaxploitation
Position 17

Credits

Crew

DirectorRay Marsh

WriterPaul Carter Harrison

CinematographerEdward R. Brown

ComposerHoward Roberts

EditorGeorge T. Norris

ProducerSteve Bono, Ronald Hobbs

Cast

Marlene Clarkas Jenny

Lawrence Cookas Jabo

Wally Tayloras Memphis

as Billie

Bill Overtonas Femi

Stanley Greeneas Deacon Tibbles

John R. Russellas Reverend Slater (as John Raphael R.)

B.A. Wardas Deacon Davis

Sandi Franklinas Bebe

Ethel Ayleras Lady in bar (uncredited)

Ella Mitchellas Lead singer (uncredited)

Dwayne Oliveras Assistant leader (uncredited)