Body and Soul
A convict escapes to a Southern town and passes himself off as a reverend, giving him the perfect cover to swindle the townspeople and corrupt an innocent young woman.
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 1925 |
| Country | United States of America |
| Genre | Drama |
| Director | Oscar Micheaux |
| Runtime | 94 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 6.2/10 (29 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
The director constructs a compelling duality between piety and corruption, relying on stark visual contrasts and the commanding presence of Paul Robeson. It explores the fragility of faith and community when confronted with a masterful deception.
What lingers after the final frame is a quiet unease about the masks we all wear. The film’s power lies in its moral ambiguity, not easy judgment. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Oscar Micheaux
Best Watched
Best viewed in a focused setting to appreciate its nuanced drama and silent-era gravitas.
🎭 Cast
Paul Robeson
Reverend Isaiah T. Jenkins / His brother Sylvester
Mercedes Gilbert
Sister Martha Jane
Julia Theresa Russell
Isabelle
Marshall Rogers
Speakeasy Proprietor
Lawrence Chenault
Yello-Curley' Hinds - the Phony Reverend's Former Jailmate
Chester A. Alexander
Deacon Simpkins - a Church Elder
Walter Henry Cornick
Brother Amos - a Church Elder
Lillian Johnson
"Sis" Ca'line
Madame Robinson
"Sis" Lucy
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