Oliver Samuels
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Biography: Oliver Adolphus Samuels is a Jamaican comedian and actor. He is often described as the Jamaican "King of Comedy", performing both stand-up and comic theatre. Abroad, he is known as Jamaica's Bill Cosby, and is a brand name that is synonymous with Jamaica and laughter. Samuels is widely regarded as one of the funniest talents to emerge from the Caribbean.
Department: Acting
Place of Birth: Not available
Birthday: November 04, 1948
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Gender: Other
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The Best Of Oliver Live Part 1
Overview: Oliver Samuels, undoubtedly the Caribbean's funniest comedian is at his best in this dvd featuring his greatest episodes especially re-written for the live stage . The three featured episodes are listed below.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2004-11-16
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The Best Of Oliver Live - Part 2
Overview: This Jamaican Play Stars Oliver. Oliver Samuels, undoubtedly the Caribbean's funniest comedian is at his best in this DVD featuring his greatest episodes especially re-written for the live stage.
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 2004-11-16
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Out the Gate
Overview: After a turn of unfortunate events in Jamaica, Everton leaves his home to make it big in the music business in America. Everything is not a bed of roses in Hollywood, but with struggles and perseverance he finds love and success, only to have it all threatened when the Don of LA (Paul Campbell) wants his dues.
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 2011-01-13
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The Mighty Quinn
Overview: Police chief Xavier Quinn investigates the gruesome murder of Donald Pater, one of the wealthiest residents on a Caribbean island. He was found decapitated in his Jacuzzi. Although the local political establishment, especially crooked Governor Chalk, insists that small-time thief Maubee is responsible, Xavier has his doubts. This view is complicated by the police chief's personal history with Maubee: The men have been friends since childhood.
Genres: Action Crime Drama Mystery Thriller
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1989-02-17
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Hammerhead
Overview: A detective's hunt for the man who murdered his friend takes him to the Caribbean, where he finds himself enmeshed in a web of corruption and murder.
Genres: Action
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1987-01-01
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Great Moments in Aviation
Overview: The film follows Gabriel Angel (Rakie Ayola), a young Caribbean aviator who falls in love with the forger Duncan Stewart (Jonathan Pryce) on her journey to England. Stewart is pursued by his nemesis Rex Goodyear (John Hurt), and the group are supported by Dr Angela Bead (Vanessa Redgrave) and Miss Gwendolyn Quim (Dorothy Tutin), retired missionaries who become lovers during the voyage.
Genres: Drama Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1994-05-01
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Sugar Dumplin
Overview: Attempting to forge a deeper connection with her estranged father, who is grappling with dementia, a young woman prepares foods that evoke memories of his Jamaican childhood.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2025-02-11
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