Kla$h

"Kingston Burns Tonight"

Sep 22 1995 R 1h 35m
Crime, Music, Romance

Reggae music is featured in this romantic thriller set in Jamaica. Stoney (Giancarlo Esposito), a photojournalist, is assigned by a U.S. music magazine to cover a battle of the bands in Jamaica. There he becomes involved with the seductive Blossom (Jasmine Guy) who works for Mr. Lee (Lucien Chen), a crime boss. Lee is planning to rob the concert box office. Blossom tries to convince Stoney to help her steal the money from Lee and escape to another island paradise. Interspersed amongst the action are many clips of the reggae bands as they musically battle it out.

Plot

Stoney is a photographer who travels to Jamaica to photograph the KLA$H, the world's best reggae and dance hall bands. Stoney re-unites with an old girlfriend Blossom, and Blossom has a big payday via a criminal plan she puts in motion.

Written by

Peter Allen, Bill Parker

Directed by

Bill Parker

Production Countries

United States of America, Jamaica

Production Companies

Hollywood Independents

Languages

English

Awards

N/A

Scores
# of Votes
142
Average Rating
5.9 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA