The part of Mister Johnson was difficult to cast (Beresford has said that black American and South African actors found the character incomprehensible), but it is hard to imagine the role being played more persuasively or passionately than by the London-born Nigerian actor Maynard Eziashi. 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. Cast information Crew information Company information News Box office. Mister Johnson (1990) is a film that rewards and perhaps even requires more than one viewing, for its tone is elusive and its outcome a shock… The novel is written in the present tense… Mister Johnson (Original, Play, Drama, Broadway) opened in New York City Mar 29, 1956 and played through May 5, 1956.
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 is always scheming, trying to get ahead, which lands him in a lot of hot water. He is always scheming, trying to get ahead, which lands him in a lot of hot water. He works for the local British magistrate, and considers himself English, though he has never been to England. Film. He works for the local British magistrate, and considers himself English, though he has never been to England. In 1923, a local resident of British Colonial Nigeria tries to be equal with the colonial administration. A decade after he broke through with Breaker Morant, Australian director Bruce Beresford made another acclaimed film … Ultimately, Mister Johnson concerns the relationship between Johnson and Rudbeck, with the latter’s attitude toward the former evolving from exasperated tolerance to friendship and respect. Another film about a white master and a black servant from the director of Driving Miss Daisy. Time Out says. Mister Johnson. Mister Johnson, based on the 1939 novel by Joyce Cary, is a graceful, heartfelt drama about the limits of idealism, affectingly acted and handsomely shot.
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 is always scheming, trying to get ahead, which lands him in a lot of hot water. He is always scheming, trying to get ahead, which lands him in a lot of hot water. He works for the local British magistrate, and considers himself English, though he has never been to England. Film. He works for the local British magistrate, and considers himself English, though he has never been to England. In 1923, a local resident of British Colonial Nigeria tries to be equal with the colonial administration. A decade after he broke through with Breaker Morant, Australian director Bruce Beresford made another acclaimed film … Ultimately, Mister Johnson concerns the relationship between Johnson and Rudbeck, with the latter’s attitude toward the former evolving from exasperated tolerance to friendship and respect. Another film about a white master and a black servant from the director of Driving Miss Daisy. Time Out says. Mister Johnson. Mister Johnson, based on the 1939 novel by Joyce Cary, is a graceful, heartfelt drama about the limits of idealism, affectingly acted and handsomely shot.