Cast: Leonard Jackson

Top movies, series, and documentaries starring Leonard Jackson. Uncover the most acclaimed works, loved by fans and praised by critics.


Ganja & Hess

1973 · Movie · 110 min. · United States

Direction William Gunn

Cast Marlene Clark · Duane Jones · William Gunn · Sam Waymon

Synopsis Ganja & Hess (1973) follows the story of Dr. Hess Green, an anthropologist and geologist who is deeply engrossed in the study of the ancient Myrthian culture of Nigeria. The Myrthians, as Dr. Green discovers, were a civilization known for...

6.1

50 votes

6.1

50 votes

Direction John Sayles

Cast Joe Morton · Tom Wright · Caroline Aaron · Herbert Newsome

Synopsis The Brother From Another Planet (1984) follows the journey of a silent alien with extraordinary healing abilities who arrives in New York City, bearing a striking resemblance to an African American man. He navigates his way to Harlem, where he...

5.8

241 votes

5.8

241 votes

Basket Case 2

1990 · Movie · 90 min. · United States

Direction Frank Henenlotter

Cast Kevin Van Hentenryck · Judy Grafe · Annie Ross · Heather Rattray

Synopsis Basket Case 2 (1990) continues the story from where the first film left off. Following a dramatic fall from a hotel room window, Duane Bradley and his deformed sibling Belial, who resides in a basket, are rushed to a city...

4.6

549 votes

4.6

549 votes

The Baron

1977 · Movie · 89 min. · United States

Direction Phillip Fenty

Cast Calvin Lockhart · Vicki Baltimore · Joan Blondell · Marlene Clark

Synopsis The Baron (1977) follows the journey of a determined Black filmmaker who sets out to create a groundbreaking movie featuring an all-Black cast. However, to bring his vision to life, he finds himself in a precarious situation, compelled to secure...

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Forsaken

2017 · Movie · 86 min. · United States

Direction Conor Allyn

Cast Michael Grant · Taylor Murphy · Donny Boaz · Tiffany Mack

Synopsis Forsaken (2017) unfolds in a small, isolated community where the sport of football is more than just a game; it's a fierce battle, and the quarterback is the ultimate ruler. This gripping retelling of Shakespeare's MACBETH adds a chilling twist,...

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Direction Steve Wright · Gregory Lehane · Wayne Moss · Matthew Diamond

Cast Didi Conn · Brian Edward O'Connor · Alan Semok · Olga Felgemacher

Synopsis Shining Time Station (TV Series) (1989) is an American adaptation of a beloved British children's show. Each episode, the young viewers (and occasionally the grown-ups) at Shining Time Station gain valuable insights into life and social skills from the pint-sized...

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Direction Michael Schultz

Cast Clifton Davis · Lois Chiles · Northern Calloway · Leonard Jackson

Synopsis Together for Days (Black Cream) (1972) follows the story of a passionate Black radical activist and a naive young White woman who cross paths amidst the tumultuous political and racial climate of early 1970s America. As they navigate the complexities...

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Rage of Angels (TV)

1983 · Movie · 189 min. · United States

Direction Buzz Kulik

Cast Jaclyn Smith · Ken Howard · Kevin Conway · Ronald Hunter

Synopsis Rage of Angels (TV) (1983) is an adaptation of Sidney Sheldon's novel that follows the journey of a young assistant district attorney, played by Parker. She becomes entangled in a web of manipulation when a cunning attorney, Morell, exploits her...

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Direction Oscar Williams

Cast Godfrey Cambridge · Clarice Taylor · Leonard Jackson · Virginia Capers

Synopsis Five on the Black Hand Side (1973) centers around Leonard Jackson, who portrays a barber and the authoritative leader of a middle-class African American household. Jackson's world is turned upside down when his once-submissive spouse aligns with their three offspring...

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