In a cult classic, Cliff portrays a young Jamaican singer struggling against those who exploit him to become a star. He struggles to live up to the code of his movie heroes, but descends to the level of a drug pushing criminal.
Special features: audio commentary by director and star and illustrated bio-discographies.
Scene selection list inserted in container.
Creation/Production Credits Note:
Director of photography, Peter Jessop , David McDonald, Franklyn St. Juste; production design, Sally Henzell; editors, John Victor Smith, Richard White, Reicland Anderson; music, Jimmy Cliff, Desmond Dekker.
Participant or Performer Note:
Jimmy Cliff, Carl Bradshaw, Janet Bartley, Ras Daniel Hartman, Winston Stona.