Babylon(1980)
Overview
Drama telling the story of Blue, a young man of Jamaican descent living in Brixton in 1980, as he hangs out with his friends, fronts a dub sound system, loses his job, struggles with family problems and has his friendships tested by racism.
Director
Franco Rosso
Studio
Diversity Music
Cast
Brinsley Forde
as Blue
Trevor Laird
as Beefy
Karl Howman
as Ronnie
Brian Bovell
as Spark
Victor Romero Evans
as Lover Boy
David N. Haynes
as Errol
Archie Pool
as Dreadhead
T-Bone Wilson
as Wesley
Mel Smith
as Alan
Mark Monero
as Carlton
Beverly Michaels
as Elaine
Yvonne Agard
as Mrs Watts
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1980
Runtime
1h 35m
Language
English
Rating
6.9 / 10
Production Companies
Diversity Music
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Babylon?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Babylon (1980).
What is Babylon about?▼
Drama telling the story of Blue, a young man of Jamaican descent living in Brixton in 1980, as he hangs out with his friends, fronts a dub sound system, loses his job, struggles with family problems and has his friendships tested by racism.
Who directed Babylon?▼
Babylon was directed by Franco Rosso and released in 1980. It is a drama film.
How long is Babylon?▼
Babylon has a runtime of 1 hours and 35 minutes (95 minutes total).
Who stars in Babylon?▼
The cast of Babylon includes Brinsley Forde as Blue, Trevor Laird as Beefy, Karl Howman as Ronnie, Brian Bovell as Spark, Victor Romero Evans as Lover Boy and more.
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