The Murder of Fred Hampton
Synopsis
Fred Hampton was the leader of the Illinois Chapter of the Black Panther Party. This film depicts his brutal murder by the Chicago police and its subsequent investigation, but also documents his activities in organizing the Chapter, his public speeches, and the programs he founded for children during the last eighteen months of his life.
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Murder of Fred Hampton | Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2015-07-27
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Fred Hampton
Self (archive footage)
Edward Carmody
Self - State's Atty Police (archive footage)
Rennie Davis
Self (archive footage)
Edward Hanrahan
Self (Illinois State's Attorney) (archive footage) (as Edward V. Hanrahan)
Don Matuson
Attorney in trial re-creation
Skip Andrew
Self - Attorney (archive footage)
Deborah Johnson
Self (archive footage)
Renault Robinson
Self - Pres., Afro-American Police Assn. (archive footage)
Ronald Satchel
Self (archive footage) (as 'Doc' Satchel)
Tom Streeter
Self - Maywood Councilman (archive footage)
James Montgomery
Self - Attorney (archive footage)
Lawrence Kennon
Self - Cook County Bar Assn. (archive footage)
Brenda Harris
Self (archive footage)
James Davis
Self - Police Officer (archive footage) (as James 'Gloves' Davis)
Bobby Rush
Self (archive footage)
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 1, 1971
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Howard Alk
- Original Title
- The Murder of Fred Hampton
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Studios
- The Film Group
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Howard Alk
Mike Gray
John Mason, Howard Alk
Fred Baker, Mike Gray
Department Leadership Roster
Howard Alk
Director
Mike Gray
Director of Photography
John Mason
Editor
Mike Gray
Producer
Howard Alk
Editor
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What is The Murder of Fred Hampton about?
Fred Hampton was the leader of the Illinois Chapter of the Black Panther Party. This film depicts his brutal murder by the Chicago police and its subsequent investigation, but also documents his activities in organizing the Chapter, his public speeches, and the programs he founded for children during the last eighteen months of his life.
Who directed The Murder of Fred Hampton?
The Murder of Fred Hampton was directed by Howard Alk.
Who stars in The Murder of Fred Hampton?
The principal cast of The Murder of Fred Hampton includes Fred Hampton, Edward Carmody, Rennie Davis, Edward Hanrahan, Don Matuson.
When was The Murder of Fred Hampton released and how long is it?
The Murder of Fred Hampton was released in 1971 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.