The Best Paul Robeson Movies, Ranked
22 credits from 1925 to 2023, ranked by the Movie Echo Score — a blend of critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact. Below: the best films by genre and by decade, the most awarded and the newest releases.
The Latest Paul Robeson Movies
The most recent films Paul Robeson is credited on, newest first — starting with AFI’s 100 Years… 100 Songs: America’s Greatest Music in the Movies (2004). Open any of them for the cast, ratings, box office and where to watch.
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AFI’s 100 Years… 100 Songs: America’s Greatest Music in the Movies 2004 · Joe -
Tales of Manhattan 1942 · Luke -
The Proud Valley 1940 · David Goliath -
Jericho 1937 · Cpl. Jericho Jackson -
King Solomon’s Mines 1937 · Umbopa -
Big Fella 1937 · Joe -
Song of Freedom 1936 · John 'Johnny' Zinga -
Show Boat 1936 · Comedy -
Sanders of the River 1935 · Bosambo -
Emperor Jones 1933 · Brutus Jones -
Borderline 1930 · Pete Varond -
Camille: The Fate of a Coquette 1926 · Alexandre Dumas fils
The Best Paul Robeson Movies: Questions & Answers
The best-rated, highest-grossing, most awarded and newest Paul Robeson films, answered from the rankings on this page.
What is the newest Paul Robeson movie?
The newest film on Paul Robeson's filmography is Paul Robeson: ‘I’m a Negro. I’m an American.’ (2023), with Paul Robeson as Self.
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