Mister Johnson
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 in a lot of hot water.
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Mister Johnson
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Apr 5, 1991
Runtime
1h 41m
Genres
Drama
User Score
63%
Original Title
Mister Johnson
Director
Bruce Beresford
Description
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 in a lot of hot water.
