Таманго (1958)

"Tamango" is a French-Italian drama and historical film released in 1958. The film is directed by John Berry and stars Dorothy Dandridge, Curd Jürgens, Jean Servais, Aleks Krossan, Roque Aniceto, Guy Mérigault, Julien Verdier, René Hell, Hassan Foll, and Abesakar Samba. The film is set in the 1800s, during the time of the slave trade. Tamango (played by Aleks Krossan), a rebellious African slave, is bought by a French slave trader, Ledoux (played by Curd Jürgens). Tamango convinces the other slaves to take over the ship and sail back to Africa. However, Ledoux's mistress, Aiché (played by Dorothy Dandridge), remains on board and becomes a pawn in the power struggle between Tamango and Ledoux. As the rebellion goes awry and the ship heads towards danger, the characters are forced to confront their own beliefs and values. "Tamango" is a powerful and emotional film that explores the themes of oppression, rebellion, and the struggle for freedom. The exceptional performances by the cast and the skillful direction by John Berry make this film a classic in the history of cinema.