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5.8

The Book of Clarence

PG-13·2024·129m

Adventure

Comedy

Drama

Adventure

Comedy

Drama

Summary

Streetwise but down-on-his-luck, Clarence is struggling to find a better life for his family, while fighting to free himself of debt. Captivated by the power and glory of the rising Messiah and His apostles, he risks everything to carve his own path to a divine life, and ultimately discovers that the redemptive power of belief may be his only way out.

Cast

LaKeith Stanfield

Clarence/Thomas

Omar Sy

Barabbas

RJ Cyler

Elijah

David Oyelowo

John the Baptist

Alfre Woodard

Mother Mary

Teyana Taylor

Mary Magdalene

Caleb McLaughlin

Zeke

James McAvoy

Pontius Pilate

Benedict Cumberbatch

Benjamin

Anna Diop

Varinia

Marianne Jean-Baptiste

Clarence's Mother

Babs Olusanmokun

Asher the Torturer

Eric Kofi Abrefa

Jedediah the Terrible

Nicholas Pinnock

Jesus of Nazareth

Micheal Ward

Judas

Chase W. Dillon

Cabbage

Tom Glynn-Carney

Decimus

Tom Vaughan-Lawlor

Antoninus

Chidi Ajufo

Goliath

Nicholas Pinnock

Jesus

Tuwaine Barrett

Samson

Jacobi Howard

Peter the Rock

Emeka Sesay

Philip

Fejiro Emasiobi

James the Elder

Caleb Frederick

James the Lesser

Arnold Oceng

Bartholomew

Kaine Lawrence

Jude

Francis Ezekiel

John

Daniel Adeosun

Simon the Zealot

Marcus Fraser

Matthew

Claudius Peters

Andrew

Laura Mvula

Talitha

SAINt JHN

Guru/Painter

Andrea Ali

Aryn

Khali Best

Zebedee

Brian Bovell

Joseph

Nicky Bell

Jail Guard

Kadeem Ramsay

Jacob

Jack Myers

Nazareth Centurion

Liam Ainsworth

Centurion with Judas

Hopi Grace

Jezebel

Jerome Ngonadi

Jezebel Husband

Dominique Lexilus

Egyptian Thief

Josh Goulding

Centurion with Antoninus

Oliver Price

Centurion with Spear

Johan Samuel

Young Jesus

Miguel Francisco

One Legged Person

Daniel Fraser

Centurion

Fatima Robinson

Dancer

Adrian Wiltshire

Dancer

Memu Conteh

Dancer

Jade Johnston

Dancer

Aahkilah Cornelius

The Blue Lady/Dancer

Mercy

Fire Breather (uncredited)

Crew

Director, Writer

Jeymes Samuel

Reviews

msbreviews

October 13, 2023

FULL SPOILER-FREE REVIEW @ https://fandomwire.com/the-book-of-clarence-bfi-london-film-festival-review-hilarious-thought-provoking-biblical-satire/

"The Book of Clarence certifies Jeymes Samuel as a do-it-all in filmmaking. Whether through his stylized direction, thought-provoking satirical screenplay, or bold soundtrack, the filmmaker once again delivers a highly original, genuinely hilarious blend of genres and tones, and a captivating spiritual exploration of the protagonist.

Fortunate as well to have an absolutely superb cast with LaKeith Stanfield commanding the troops, delivering an impressively all-round performance. It lacks better tonal balance and more unpredictability, the latter being destroyed by an unnecessary opening sequence.

Glad to know it will be released on the big screen, which is where I definitely recommend everyone to go and experience this piece of guaranteed entertainment."

Rating: B+