Boss Nigger
“White Man's Town... Black Man's Law!”
Synopsis
Two black bounty hunters ride into a small town out West in pursuit of an outlaw. They discover that the town has no sheriff, and soon take over that position, much against the will of the mostly white townsfolk.
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Boss Nigger 1975
Type: Featurette • Published 2026-06-26
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Fred Williamson
Boss Nigger
D'Urville Martin
Amos
R.G. Armstrong
Mayor Griffin
Barbara Leigh
Miss Pruitt
William Smith
Jed Clayton
Don 'Red' Barry
Carmen Hayward
Clara Mae
Carmen Zapata
Margarita
Ben Zeller
Blacksmith
Sonny Robbins
Bad Foot
Don Hayes
Park
Jonathan Bahnks
Drunk
Sonny Cooper
Wash Lady
Phil Mead
Mayor's Man
Harry Luck
Uppity Man
Michael Eiland
Outlaw
Elizabeth Saxon
Uppity Wife
Joe Alfasa
Pedro
Release History & Theatrical Window
San Francisco
Festival / Special Debut
August 17, 1975
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jack Arnold
- Screenplay & Story
- Fred Williamson
- Original Score
- Leon Moore
- Original Title
- Boss Nigger
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- Dimension Pictures, Eaves Movie Ranch, Taurus Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jack Arnold
Fred Williamson
Leon Moore
Robert Caramico
Eva Ruggiero, Gene Ruggiero
Jack Arnold, Don Call, Lee B. Winkler, Fred Williamson, Myrl A. Schreibman
Department Leadership Roster
Eva Ruggiero
Editor
Robert Caramico
Director of Photography
Jack Arnold
Producer
Leon Moore
Original Music Composer
Fred Williamson
Producer
Myrl A. Schreibman
Producer
Jack Arnold
Director
Gene Ruggiero
Editor
Fred Williamson
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Boss Nigger
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What is Boss Nigger about?
Two black bounty hunters ride into a small town out West in pursuit of an outlaw. They discover that the town has no sheriff, and soon take over that position, much against the will of the mostly white townsfolk.
Who directed Boss Nigger?
Boss Nigger was directed by Jack Arnold.
Who stars in Boss Nigger?
The principal cast of Boss Nigger includes Fred Williamson, D'Urville Martin, R.G. Armstrong, Barbara Leigh, William Smith.
When was Boss Nigger released and how long is it?
Boss Nigger was released in 1975 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for Boss Nigger?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Boss Nigger was composed by Leon Moore.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Boss Nigger?
Boss Nigger holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).