Black Sun (1971): cast, story & where to watch
1971 · Film
Released in 1971, Black Sun is a drama film directed by Aleksei Speshnyov, running about 97 minutes.
What it’s about. The life and death of Robert Moussombe, the leader of an unnamed African state. Moussombe is a fictionalized portrait of assassinated Congolese leader Patrice Lumumba, and the film's events are a pastiche of the Congo Crisis in 1960s.
Who’s in it. Black Sun stars Ambroise Mbia as Robert Moussombe, Nikolay Grinko as Jean Barthes, Gemma Firsova as Nicole Gauthier and Bob Cimba as Jacques Loup, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Black Sun page.
If you liked it. Fans of Black Sun tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Black Sun (1971)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Black Sun change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Black Sun?
- Black Sun stars Ambroise Mbia, Nikolay Grinko, Gemma Firsova, Bob Cimba and Mbissine Thérèse Diop.
- When was Black Sun released?
- Black Sun was released in 1971, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.