Cool Red

– Greg Morris stars as Red Salter, an American jazz musician working in Nigeria. Red is trying to make..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
6.30 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 41 Minutes
Release Year:
1976
Original Name:
Countdown at Kusini
Cool Red (1976) - Also known as Countdown at Kusini

Greg Morris stars as Red Salter, an American jazz musician working in Nigeria. Red is trying to make time with Leah Matanzima (Ruby Dee), who is working with a group of rebels trying to liberate the fictional nation of Fahari. Leah recruits Red to help smuggle Ernest Motapo (Ossie Davis), the leader of the revolutionary army, out of Nigeria and into Fahari. Motapo is being hunted by mercenary Ben Amed (Tom Aldredge), who has been hired by a powerful corporation that has been oppressing the people of Fahari, and stripping the nation of its natural resources. Though he is reluctant to get too heavily involved, Red soon finds himself fighting along with Motapo and the rebels to liberate their homeland from its colonialist oppressors.

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Release Date:

09 Dec 1977

Language:

English

MPAA Content-Rating:
PG – Parental Guidance Suggested

Some material may not be suitable for children. Parents urged to give "parental guidance". May contain some material parents might not like for their young children.

Director:

Ossie Davis

Writer:

Ossie Davis, Al Freeman Jr., Ladi Ladebo, John Storm Roberts (story)

Main Actors:

Ruby Dee, Ossie Davis, Greg Morris, Tom Aldredge

Plot:

Story of the transition of an African country from colonialism to independence.

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
6.6/10