The Liberation of L.B. Jones

Synopsis

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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Key crew

• William WylerDirector
• Stirling SilliphantScreenplay
• Jesse Hill FordScreenplay
• Elmer BernsteinOriginal Music Composer

Cast

• Lee J. CobbOman Hedgepath
• Anthony ZerbeWillie Joe Worth
• Roscoe Lee BrowneLord Byron "L.B." Jones
• Lola FalanaEmma Jones
• Lee MajorsSteve Mundine
• Barbara HersheyNella Mundine
• Yaphet KottoSonny Boy Mosby
• Arch JohnsonStanley Bumpas
• Chill WillsMr. Ike
• Zara CullyMama Lavorn
• Fayard NicholasBenny Smith
• Joseph AttlesHenry

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