The Black Godfather
From The Grindhouse Cinema Database
The Black Godfather (1974, USA) is a Blaxploitation-Crime film directed by John Evans.
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Main Details
- Released in 1974
- Color
- Running Time: 90 Min.
- Production Co: Cougar Productions
- Distribution Co: Cinemation Industries (1974) (USA) (theatrical) | Prima Film (1975) (Canada) (theatrical)
- Written and Directed by John Evans
- Starring Rod Perry, Damu King, Don Chastain
- Produced by John Evans, Jerry Gross
- Original Music by Phil Moore, Martin Yarbrough
- Cinematography by Jack Steely
- Film Editing by James Christopher
Plot Summary
- J.J., a rising star in the crime scene, is in the process of consolidating his power over the neighborhood. One of the only remaining obstacles is the heroin cartel is understandably reluctant to abandon such a lucrative market.
Taglines
- There's A New Godfather in Town ... Sucka!
- There's A New Godfather In Town... ...and everybody want his body - The F.B.I. ... some very foxy chicks... and the Mafia!
- There's A New Godfather In Town...
