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    Black Joy (1977)

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    Trevor Thomas stars as Ben, an innocent Guyanan immigrant straight off the boat who settles in Brixton and learns survival techniques in south London. Cheerful Caribbean con-man Dave (Norman Beaton) sees Ben as ripe for the plucking.

    Dave lives off the earnings of his girlfriend Miriam (Floella Benjamin) and spends his days and money in gambling clubs and brothels.

    Although Dave initially sees Ben as an easy target, the two men ultimately forge a unique friendship based on the corruption of the innocent and the survival of the underdogs.

    The film features a soul/reggae soundtrack featuring Jimmy Helm, Johnny Nash, Shirley & Co, Billy Paul, Aretha Franklin, Gladys Knight, The Drifters and The Three Degrees.

    Dave
    Norman Beaton
    Ben
    Trevor Thomas
    Saffra
    Dawn Hope
    Miriam
    Floella Benjamin
    Jomo
    Oscar James
    Devon
    Paul Medford
    Raastaman
    Shango Baku
    Indian Official
    Azad Ali
    White Official
    Charles Pemberton
    Warden
    Vivian Stanshall
    Foreman
    Kevin O’Shea
    Prossie
    Cynthia Powell
    Shark
    T-Bone Wilson
    Auntie
    Jeillo Edwards
    Bus Conductor
    Jimmy Rand

    Director
    Anthony Simmons

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