
Song of Freedom
The Outstanding British Attraction and Star of the Year
John Zinga, a descendent of slaves, has an ancient medallion around his neck and a fragment of song passed down generations. He is an English dockworker with a magnificent voice and a yearning to learn his roots.
DramaMusic
Song of Freedom
Rating
5.6/10
Release Date
1936-08-16
Runtime
73 minutes
Status
Released
Cast

Paul Robeson
John 'Johnny' Zinga

Elisabeth Welch
Ruth Zinga

Esme Percy
Gabriel Donozetti

Robert Adams
Monty

James Solomon
Native Leader

Tony Wane
Mandingo (as Ecce Homo Toto)

Ronald Simpson
Mr. Blane, the Pianist

George Mozart
Bert Puddick

Jenny Dean
Marian

Joan Fred Emney
Nell Puddick

Bernard Ansell
Sir James Pyrie (as Bernard Ansell)

Johnnie Schofield
Production Companies

Hammer Film Productions
British Lion Films