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The Emperor Jones

Ambitious Brutus Jones, a cunning and ruthless individual, breaks free from prison after committing a heinous crime and uses his charisma and cunning to claim dominance over a Caribbean island.

Brutus Jones, a cunning and manipulative individual, rises to power through a series of deceitful actions, from stealing another man's girlfriend to murdering a prison guard and eventually becoming the ruler of a Caribbean island through a supposed touch of witchcraft.

Info about The Emperor Jones

Studio(s): John Krimsky and Gifford Cochran Inc.

Originally Released: United States, Sep 29, 1933

Production Country: United States

Budget: $263,000.00

Genres:Drama, Music