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List Of Jamaican Films
This is a list of films produced or shot on location in Jamaica, in alphabetical order. # * ''20,000 Leagues Under the Sea (1954 film), 20,000 Leagues Under The Sea'' (1954), the cannibals scene B * ''Belly (film), Belly'' (1998) C * ''Club Paradise'' (1986) * ''Cocktail (1988 film), Cocktail'' (1988) * ''Cool Runnings'' (1993) * ''Countryman (film), Countryman'' (1982) D * ''Dancehall Queen'' (1997) * ''Dr. No (film), Dr. No'' (1962) G * ''Glory to Gloriana'' (2006) H * ''The Harder They Come'' (1972) I * ''It's All About Dancing: A Jamaican Dance-U-Mentary'' (2006) K * ''Kingston Paradise'' (2013) *Knight and Day, ''Knight And Day'' (2010) L * Live and Let Die (film), ''Live and Let Die'' (1973) *''Legends of the Fall'' (1994) M * ''Marked ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jamaica
Jamaica (; ) is an island country situated in the Caribbean Sea. Spanning in area, it is the third-largest island of the Greater Antilles and the Caribbean (after Cuba and Hispaniola). Jamaica lies about south of Cuba, and west of Hispaniola (the island containing the countries of Haiti and the Dominican Republic); the British Overseas Territory of the Cayman Islands lies some to the north-west. Originally inhabited by the indigenous Taíno peoples, the island came under Spanish rule following the arrival of Christopher Columbus in 1494. Many of the indigenous people either were killed or died of diseases, after which the Spanish brought large numbers of African slaves to Jamaica as labourers. The island remained a possession of Spain until 1655, when England (later Great Britain) conquered it, renaming it ''Jamaica''. Under British colonial rule Jamaica became a leading sugar exporter, with a plantation economy dependent on the African slaves and later their des ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
No Time To Die
''No Time to Die'' is a 2021 spy film and the twenty-fifth in the ''James Bond'' series produced by Eon Productions, starring Daniel Craig in his fifth and final portrayal of fictional British MI6 agent James Bond. It was directed by Cary Joji Fukunaga from a screenplay by Neal Purvis, Robert Wade, Fukunaga and Phoebe Waller-Bridge. Léa Seydoux, Ben Whishaw, Naomie Harris, Jeffrey Wright, Christoph Waltz, Rory Kinnear and Ralph Fiennes reprise their roles from previous films, with Rami Malek, Lashana Lynch, Billy Magnussen, Ana de Armas, David Dencik and Dali Benssalah also starring. In ''No Time to Die'', Bond has left active service with MI6 and is recruited by the CIA to find a kidnapped scientist, which leads to a showdown with a powerful adversary. Development began in 2016. It is the first ''Bond'' film distributed by Universal Pictures, which acquired international distribution rights following the expiration of Sony Pictures' contract after the release of ''Spect ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jamaican Literature
Jamaican literature is internationally renowned, with the island of Jamaica being the home or birthplace of many important authors. One of the most distinctive aspects of Jamaican literature is its use of the local dialect — a variation of English, the country's official language. Known to Jamaicans as "patois", and now sometimes described as "nation language", this creole has become an important element in Jamaican fiction, poetry and theater. Notable writers and intellectuals from elsewhere in the Caribbean region studied at the University of the West Indies in Kingston, including St. Lucian Nobel prize-winner, Derek Walcott, the late Guyanese historian and scholar Walter Rodney, and Grenadian poet and short story writer Merle Collins. Folk beginnings The tradition of storytelling in Jamaica is a long one, beginning with folktales told by the slaves during the colonial period. Jamaica's folk stories are most closely associated with those of the Ashanti tribe in West Afr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cinema Of The Caribbean
The Cinema of the Caribbean refers to the film industry in the Caribbean. Compared to earlier times, a significant amount of filmmaking occurred in the Caribbean in the 1980s and onward. Prior to this time, filmmaking in the Caribbean was relatively minor. For example, in the 1970s, only a few films were made in Guadeloupe, Haiti and Jamaica. In the 1970s and prior to this time, the Caribbean generally lacked an infrastructure for filmmaking and film distribution. In contemporary times, the cinema of the Caribbean has been described as an "expanded and ever-expanding field." It has been suggested that it can be challenging to document all of the full-length, feature films that have been produced in the Caribbean, because each country has its own filmmaking industry that is separate from the other countries' industries. By country Antigua and Barbuda '' The Sweetest Mango'' is a 2001 film that was the first full-length feature film made in Antigua and Barbuda. Aruba Cuba Cine ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wide Sargasso Sea (1993 Film)
''Wide Sargasso Sea'' is a 1993 Australian film directed by John Duigan and starring Karina Lombard and Nathaniel Parker. It is an adaptation of Jean Rhys's 1966 novel of the same name. Premise The novel and film explore Jean Rhys's account of the West Indian Creole heiress, here called Antoinette Cosway, who marries the Englishman Mr. Rochester, and becomes his "madwoman in the attic" featured in the novel ''Jane Eyre'' by Charlotte Brontë. For a full-length summary see: plot summary of ''Wide Sargasso Sea''. Cast * Karina Lombard – Antoinette Cosway * Nathaniel Parker – Edward Rochester * Rachel Ward – Annette Cosway * Michael York – Paul Mason * Martine Beswick – Aunt Cora * Claudia Robinson – Christophene * Huw Christie Williams – Richard Mason * Casey Berna – Young Antoinette Cosway * Rowena King – Amelie * Ben Thomas – Daniel Cosway * Naomi Watts – Fanny Grey Release Fine Line Features released the film for the United States market. The film ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Third World Cop
''Third World Cop'' is a 1999 Jamaican action crime film directed by Chris Browne and starring Paul Campbell. It was produced by Chris Blackwell of Island Jamaica Films. It became the highest-grossing Jamaican film. Plot After his partner is gunned down by local criminals, undercover policeman Capone (Paul Campbell) is reassigned to crime-infested Kingston, Jamaica. With his new partner Floyd (Winston Bell), Capone is tasked with patrolling the streets of his hometown Dungle. On his first day there, Capone infiltrates an arms trafficking ring with ties to the local Latter Day Saints Church of Christ; a shootout ensues and Capone kills three smugglers. While pursuing several leads, he reunites with his childhood friends, particularly producer Ratty (Mark Danvers) and old flame Rita (Audrey Reid). Unbeknownst to Capone, Ratty is involved in the arms trafficking. Ratty invites Capone to the club, where he is introduced to Ratty's one-handed boss Wonie (Carl Bradshaw) and chances ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Smile Orange
''Smile Orange'' is a 1976 satirical film set in Jamaica. It follows the day-to-day life of Ringo, played by Carl Bradshaw, a smooth-talking waiter and con-man. The film explores the tourism industry in the Caribbean and seems to suggest there are similarities to slavery in that industry. The film was directed by Trevor D. Rhone, who also wrote the play on which it is based, and was produced by Edward Knight. The movie stars Bradshaw, Glenn Morrison, and Stanley Irons. Critical acclaim Trevor Rhone's 1976 ''Smile Orange'' has received praise and criticism across the globe. The day after the film's debut in the United States, the ''New York Times'' writer Richard Eder remarked on the film's "wittiness and pungency" but criticized its technical cinematographic elements as "terribly awkward." ''Time Out London'' hailed ''Smile Orange'' a "genuinely hilarious politicized farce…a satire on tourism that centers on hotel waiter Ringo Smith's efforts to exploit the exploiters." H ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shottas
''Shottas'' is a 2002 Jamaican crime film about two young men who participate in organized crime in Kingston and Miami. It stars Ky-Mani Marley, Spragga Benz, Paul Campbell and Louie Rankin and was written and directed by Cess Silvera. Despite its low budget, the distribution of an unfinished bootleg made it a cult favourite long before its official limited release in the United States by Triumph Films and Destination Films in 2006. Plot The film tells the story of two young men, Biggs (Errol) (Ky-Mani Marley) and Wayne (Spragga Benz), who grow up together in the tough and dangerous streets of (Waterhouse) Kingston. They rob a soda truck and shoot the truck driver while they are still children. The robbery money is used to purchase visas to go the United States, where they continue their criminal activities, hustling on the streets of Miami. Twenty years later, Biggs is then deported to Jamaica where Wayne and Mad Max ( Paul Campbell), also deported, have continued their surge ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rockers (1978 Film)
''Rockers'' is a 1978 Jamaican film by Theodoros Bafaloukos. Several popular reggae artists star in the movie, including Leroy "Horsemouth" Wallace, Burning Spear, Gregory Isaacs, Big Youth, Dillinger, Robbie Shakespeare, and Jacob Miller.Campbell, Howard (2013)Still Rocking at 35, ''Jamaica Observer'', 18 August 2013. Retrieved 18 August 2013 Rockers was originally intended to be a documentary but blossomed into a full-length feature showing the reggae culture at its peak. With a budget of JA$500,000 (about $40,000), the film was completed in two months. The film features authentic culture, characters and mannerisms. The main rocker Leroy "Horsemouth" Wallace, for example, is shown living with his actual wife and kids and in his own home. The recording studios shown are the famous Harry J Studios where many roots reggae artists recorded during the 1970s including Bob Marley. The film includes Kiddus I's recording of "Graduation In Zion" at the studio, which he happened to be ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ring Games
''Ring Games'' is a Jamaican television series, created in 2016. It revolves around a wealthy family living in Kingston, Jamaica. Created by Television Jamaica, it is written by Dahlia Harris. The series is based on ''Ol' Fyah Stick'', but with a more developed plot. Premise Season one of Ring Games finds Joseph Moore (Volier Johnson), a widower of 15 years, hoping to find marital bliss a second time around. His choice of companion is his domestic helper Betty (Deon Silvera), with whom he has been secretly carrying on for years. In order to make it down the aisle, Joseph needs to be honest with his daughter, Margaret (Dahlia Harris), but deep down, he knows that coming clean may permanently damage their relationship. Throw in the meddlesome security guard, Delroy (Desmond Dennis), who has his sights set on Betty, and the diabolical neighbour, Joan (Rosie Murray), who is hell-bent on destroying the union, and the games begin. Betty is as determined to get that ring as Margaret a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Papillon (1973 Film)
''Papillon'' is a 1973 epic historical drama prison film directed by Franklin J. Schaffner. The screenplay by Dalton Trumbo and Lorenzo Semple Jr. was based on the 1969 autobiography by the French convict Henri Charrière. The film stars Steve McQueen as Charrière ("Papillon") and Dustin Hoffman as Louis Dega. Because it was filmed at remote locations, the film was quite expensive for the time ($12 million), but it earned more than twice that in its first year of release. The film's title is French for "Butterfly," referring to Charrière's tattoo and nickname. Plot Henri Charrière (Steve McQueen), is a safecracker nicknamed "Papillon" because of the butterfly tattoo on his chest. In 1933 France, he is "wrongly" convicted of murdering a pimp and is sentenced to life imprisonment within the penal system in French Guiana. En route, he meets a fellow convict, Louis Dega (Dustin Hoffman), an infamous forger and embezzler who is convinced that his wife will secure his release. Pap ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Predator 2
''Predator 2'' is a 1990 American science fiction action film written by brothers Jim and John Thomas, directed by Stephen Hopkins, and starring Danny Glover, Gary Busey, Ruben Blades, María Conchita Alonso, Bill Paxton, and Kevin Peter Hall. It is the second installment of the ''Predator'' franchise, serving as a sequel to 1987's ''Predator'', with Kevin Peter Hall reprising the title role of the Predator. Set ten years after the events of the first film, in Los Angeles, the film focuses on the Predator, a technologically advanced extraterrestrial hunter, and the efforts of a disgruntled police officer and his allies to defeat the malevolent creature. At the time of release, the film received generally negative reviews and earned a moderate return at the box office, grossing $57 million worldwide, compared to the previous film's $98 million gross on a smaller production budget. The film has been viewed more positively over time, especially for Danny Glover's performance, the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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