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.
In the wake of Hurricane Ivan, a prodigal son returns to his Jamaican community bearing strange revelations: he is the 'chosen one', a great flood is coming, and God has instructed him to––among other things––capture a hawk. Or was it to build an ark? Much to his father's chagrin, this spiritual mission has jeopardised the family's prospect of becoming respected and influential in the community.
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.
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.