Pressure (1976)
In this drama, Britain's first all-black film, the son of Caribbean émigrés does all he can to adopt the ways of the whites, but encounters racism nonetheless. Not only does he have difficulty with the Anglo-English, his renunciation of his heritage causes problems in his family. ~ Sandra Brennan, Rovi
- Starring:
- Herbert Norville, Oscar James, (more)
- Director(s):
- Horace Ove
Synopsis of Pressure
In this drama, Britain's first all-black film, the son of Caribbean émigrés does all he can to adopt the ways of the whites, but encounters racism nonetheless. Not only does he have difficulty with the Anglo-English, his renunciation of his heritage causes problems in his family. ~ Sandra Brennan, Rovi
Complete Cast of Pressure
- Herbert Norville - Anthony
- Frank Singuineau - Lucas
- Sheila Scott-Wilkinson - Sister Louise
- T-Bone Wilson - Junion
- Norman Beaton - Preacher
- Archie Pool - Oscar
- Marlene Davis - Marlene
- Oscar James - Colin
- Lucita Lijertwood - Bopsie
- Ed Devereaux - Police Inspector
- Ram John Holder - Brother John
- John Landry - Mr. Crapson
- Whitty Vialva Forde - Reefer
- Director(s):
- Horace Ove
- Writer(s):
- Samuel Selvon, Horace Ove
- Producer(s):
- Robert Buckler
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