The Liberation of L.B. Jones (1970): Cast & Plot
The Liberation of L.B. Jones is a 1970 crime drama directed by William Wyler, starring Roscoe Lee Browne as Lord Byron "L.B." Jones, Lola Falana and Lee J. Cobb. It runs 1 hour 42 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 42m (102 min)
- Director
- William Wyler
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Liberation Company
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Liberation of L.B. Jones About?
The premise of The Liberation of L.B. Jones without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A prosperous African‑American businessman clashes with a white police officer he believes is having an affair with his wife. Their dispute also reveals the mixed‑racial circles each navigates. As tensions rise, the officer’s colleagues try to keep the scandal from public view, underscoring the racial and social divides shaping their loyalties.
The Liberation of L.B. Jones Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- corrupt police officer
- tennessee
- sexual assault
- sadistic cop
- white male black female relationship
- racial violence
- redneck
- uncle nephew relationship
- racial tension
- revenge
- wrongful arrest
- racist
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- police corruption
- murder investigation
- extramarital affair
- race relations
- interracial relationship
- interracial affair
- interracial rape
- white trash
- jumping from a moving train
- cattle auction
- calling a black man boy
- bruised face
- casket
- female star appears nude
- police station
- gun held to head
- clothes ripping
- backlit in a sheer dress
- farm tractor
- german shepherd
- dog shot
- bound and gagged
- dragged along the ground
- seeing eye dog
- release from jail
- caught in a harvester
- graveside ceremony
- general store
- storekeeper
- mansion
- funeral parlor
- estranged couple
- man hits a woman
- scene during opening credits
- prologue
- boy as epithet
- female rear nudity
- screenplay adapted by author
The Liberation of L.B. Jones Cast & Characters
Roscoe Lee Browne leads the cast as Lord Byron "L.B." Jones, with Lola Falana as Emma Jones and Lee J. Cobb as Oman Hedgepath. Directed by William Wyler; 23 actors are credited in all.
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Director William Wyler
- Roscoe Lee Browne as Lord Byron "L.B." Jones
- Lola Falana as Emma Jones
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Lee J. Cobb as Oman Hedgepath -
Barbara Hershey as Nella Mundine
Also Starring in The Liberation of L.B. Jones
· 19 more- Lee Majors Steve Mundine
- Anthony Zerbe Willie Joe Worth
- Arch Johnson Stanley Bumpas
- Dub Taylor Mayor
- Yaphet Kotto Sonny Boy Mosby
- Chill Wills Mr. Ike
- Ray Teal Chief of Police
- Larry D. Mann Grocer
- Fayard Nicholas Benny Smith
- Eve McVeagh Miss Griggs
- Jack Grinnage Driver (uncredited)
- Brenda Sykes Jelly
- Lauren Jones Erleen Parsons
- Joseph Attles Henry
- Zara Cully Mama Lavorn
- Robert Van Meter Blind Man
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- Sonora McKeller Miss Ponsella
- John S. Jackson Suspect
- Chris Ladd Neighbor (uncredited)
More from William Wyler
More films directed by William Wyler, best-rated first: The Best Years of Our Lives, Ben-Hur, Funny Girl and Roman Holiday.
The Liberation of L.B. Jones Plot Summary
What happens in The Liberation of L.B. Jones from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In the fictional town of Somerton, Tennessee, L.B. Jones, a wealthy African-American funeral director, pursues legal help from the local firm run by Oman Hedgepath and his newlywed nephew Steve Mundine to navigate a troubling divorce. Jones claims his much younger wife is involved with white police officer Willie Joe Worth, whom he suspects is the father of her unborn child, and he wants the truth to come to light in court.
Full summary
The whole story of The Liberation of L.B. Jones, scene by scene
The Liberation of L.B. Jones Trailers & Videos
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How Well Do You Know The Liberation of L.B. Jones?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Who is the wealthy African‑American funeral director at the center of the film’s conflict?
Cars in The Liberation of L.B. Jones
51 cars on screen, including the 1969 Chevrolet Bel Air and the 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood 75.
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1969 Chevrolet Bel Air Main role -
1968 Cadillac Fleetwood 75 Important role -
1969 Pontiac Bonneville Important role -
Case DC-3 Minor role
The Liberation of L.B. Jones Also Known As
9 alternative titles, including “No se compra el silencio” and “A Libertação de Lord Byron Jones”.
- Also known as
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- No se compra el silencio
- A Libertação de Lord Byron Jones
- Die Glut der Gewalt
- Освобождението на Л. Б. Джоунс
- Il silenzio si paga con la vita
- Освобождение Л. Б. Джонса
- L. B. Jones felszabadítása
- No es compra el silenci
- On n'achète pas le silence
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The Liberation of L.B. Jones FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Liberation of L.B. Jones, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Liberation of L.B. Jones?
The Liberation of L.B. Jones runs 1 hour 42 minutes (102 minutes).
When was The Liberation of L.B. Jones released?
The Liberation of L.B. Jones was released on March 18, 1970.
Who directed The Liberation of L.B. Jones?
The Liberation of L.B. Jones was directed by William Wyler.
More films by William Wyler Who is in the cast of The Liberation of L.B. Jones?
The Liberation of L.B. Jones stars Roscoe Lee Browne as Lord Byron "L.B." Jones, Lola Falana as Emma Jones and Lee J. Cobb as Oman Hedgepath, among 23 credited actors.
Does The Liberation of L.B. Jones have a post-credit scene?
No. The Liberation of L.B. Jones has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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