Babylon
1980, English. Directed by Franco Rosso.
Drama telling the story of Blue, a young man of Jamaican descent living in Brixton in 1980, as he hangs out with his friends, fronts a dub sound system, loses his job, struggles with family problems and has his friendships tested by racism.
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Details
- Released
- 7 November 1980
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Martin Stellman, Franco Rosso
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Babylon: quick answers
Is Babylon worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.0/10 from 51 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Babylon?
Babylon runs 95 minutes (1h 35m).
Does Babylon have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Babylon. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Is Babylon suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Babylon yet.
What movies are like Babylon?
If you liked Babylon, try Pressure, Dancehall Queen, Road.
Who directed Babylon?
Babylon (1980) was directed by Franco Rosso and stars Brinsley Forde, Trevor Laird, Karl Howman.