


Film · Released
Mister Johnson
“Africa 1923: A clash of cultures between British imperalists and a black man too smart for his own good.”
Mister Johnson at a glance
Mister Johnson is a 1991 drama film, running 1h 41m. Its current release status is “Released”. Age rating: 14A in the United Kingdom.
In the United Kingdom it is listed on Artiflix.
Rated 14A in the United Kingdom — suitable for older children and teenagers; parental guidance recommended.
All key facts8
- Type
- Feature film
- Released
- 1991-03-22
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Genres
- Drama
- Director
- Bruce Beresford
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Released
- TMDB rating
- 6.2 / 10 · 40 votes
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Availability
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Synopsis
Feature filmIn 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.
Cast
11 names
Maynard EziashiMister Johnson
Pierce BrosnanHarry Rudbeck
Edward WoodwardSargy Gollup
Beatie EdneyCelia Rudbeck
Denis QuilleyBulteen
Bella EnahoroBamu
Kwabena MansoBenjamin
Steve JamesAliuQuestions about Mister Johnson
Quick answersWhere can I watch Mister Johnson in the United Kingdom?
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Is Mister Johnson suitable for children?
Mister Johnson is rated 14A in the United Kingdom. That rating covers the themes and content levels set by the local classifier, so use it together with your own judgement for younger viewers.
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What is Mister Johnson about?
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…
How long is Mister Johnson?
Mister Johnson runs for 1h 41m. The certification and runtime come from TMDB and can differ by region.
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