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The Liberation of L.B. Jones

1970Movie1 h 42 min

CrimeDrama
64
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.8
64
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.8

Summary

A successful African American businessman has a quarrel with a white policeman, suspecting that he is having an affair with his wife. The policeman's colleagues are seeking to avoid publicity.

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  • Friends night
  • Thought-provoking
  • Adults

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Directed by
William Wyler
Written by
Stirling Silliphant, Jesse Hill Ford
Produced by
William Wyler, A. Ronald Lubin
Music by
Elmer Bernstein

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Facts

March 18, 1970 · 1 h 42 min · Violence, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery

Released
March 18, 1970
Runtime
1 h 42 min
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama, Crime
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$4 million
Available in
1 country

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Where can I stream The Liberation of L.B. Jones?

Tubi TV

In the United States, The Liberation of L.B. Jones is free with ads on Tubi TV.

Is The Liberation of L.B. Jones worth watching?

64
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 64 (IMDb 6.8).

Will I feel good after watching The Liberation of L.B. Jones?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 5 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.

Is The Liberation of L.B. Jones plot-driven or character-driven?

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Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and dialogue centrality (8 of 10) more than on its plot.