Mister Johnson

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Type:
Movie
Rating:
6.50 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 41 Minutes
Release Year:
1990
Mister Johnson (1990)

In 1923 British Colonial Nigeria, Mister Johnson is an oddity -- an educated black man who doesn't really fit in with the natives or the British. He works for the local British magistrate, and considers himself English, though he has never been to England. He is always scheming, trying to get ahead, which lands him in a lot of hot water.

Story Timeline:
Producing Country:
USA
Filming Locations:
Genre:

Mister Johnson (1990) - Trailer

Release Date:

01 Apr 1991

Language:

English

MPAA Content-Rating:
PG-13 – Parents Strongly Cautioned

Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13. Parents are urged to be cautious. Some material may be inappropriate for pre-teenagers.

Director:

Bruce Beresford

Writer:

William Boyd, Joyce Cary (novel)

Main Actors:

Maynard Eziashi, Pierce Brosnan, Edward Woodward, Beatie Edney

Plot:

In 1923 British Colonial Nigeria, Mister Johnson is an oddity -- an educated black man who doesn't really fit in with the natives or the British. He works for the local British magistrate, and considers himself English, though he has never been to England. He is always scheming, trying to get ahead, which lands him in a lot of hot water.

Awards:

1 win & 1 nomination.

Production:

Vestron Video

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
6.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes:
82%