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Along with "The Harder They Come" one of the classic reggae films is undoubtedly "Babylon". Set in South London in 1980/1, it stars Aswad member Brindsley Forde in the role of Blue. A young man... more

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    4 Stars A classic music film 10/04/2011
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    Advantages Advantages A good insight in to a budding reggae band in the 80s

    Disadvantages Disadvantages A bit sad

    Along with "The Harder They Come" one of the classic reggae films is undoubtedly "Babylon". Set in South London in 1980/1, it stars Aswad member Brindsley Forde in the role of Blue. A young man living at home with his mother, his older more successful brother and his younger truant-playing brother, he works in a mechanics for a big-mouthed racist with his white friend (played by Karl Howman). His aspirations to have success with his reggae sound system only plays a minor part in the film, there's a lot more going on, including relationships and daily struggles in life. The band themselves are ... more

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Actor(s) Karl Howman, Karl Howman, Brinsley Forde, Mel Smith, Mel Smith
Director(s) Franco Rosso, Franco Rosso
Genre Drama
Classification 18 years and over
Production Year 1980

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