Song of Freedom

"The Outstanding British Attraction and Star of the Year"

Jan 25 1937 TV-PG 1h 20m
Drama, Music

John Zinga, a descendent of slaves, has an ancient medallion around his neck and a fragment of song passed down generations. He is an English dockworker with a magnificent voice and a yearning to learn his roots.

Plot

A black British dockworker named Johnny Zinga becomes a famous singer and learns that he is the rightful king of the African island of Casanga.

Written by

Claude Wallace, Dorothy Holloway, Ingram D'Abbes

Directed by

J. Elder Wills

Cast

Paul Robeson, Elisabeth Welch, Esme Percy

Crew

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Production Countries

United Kingdom

Production Companies

British Lion Films, Hammer Film Productions

Languages

English

Awards

N/A

Scores
# of Votes
453
Average Rating
6.4 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA