The Klansman
“Welcome to scenic Atoka County. Pop. 10,000. Cross burnings. Rape. Murder. Arson. It's a great place to live...if THEY let you.”
Synopsis
A small southern town has just been rocked by a tragedy: a young white woman has been raped by a black man. When young black man Garth witnesses the Ku Klux Klan's violent retaliation against his innocent friend, Garth declares a one-man war on the Klan and hunts them down one-by-one.
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Video Classics Australia Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-05-11
Top Cast
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Richard Burton
Breck Stancill
Lee Marvin
Sheriff Track Bascomb
Cameron Mitchell
Butt Cutt Cates
Lola Falana
Loretta Sykes
Linda Evans
Nancy Poteet
Luciana Paluzzi
Trixie
O. J. Simpson
Garth
David Huddleston
Mayor Hardy Riddle
Jeannie Bell
Mary Anne
Hoke Howell
Bobby Poteet
Ed Call
Shaneyfelt
John Alderson
Vernon Hodo
John Pearce
Taggart
David Ladd
Flagg
Vic Perrin
Hector
Spence Wil-Dee
Willy Washington
Wendell Wellman
Alan Bascomb
Virgil Frye
Johnson
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 13, 1974
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 1, 1985
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$5M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Terence Young
- Screenplay & Story
- Millard Kaufman, Samuel Fuller
- Original Score
- Stu Gardner, Dale O. Warren
- Original Title
- The Klansman
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 52m
- Production Budget
- $5M
- Production Studios
- Atlanta Productions, Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Terence Young
Millard Kaufman, Samuel Fuller, William Bradford Huie
Stu Gardner, Dale O. Warren
Lloyd Ahern Sr.
Gene Milford
Bill Shiffrin, William Alexander, Howard Effron
Department Leadership Roster
Millard Kaufman
Screenplay
Terence Young
Director
Samuel Fuller
Screenplay
Lloyd Ahern Sr.
Director of Photography
Gene Milford
Editor
William Alexander
Producer
Stu Gardner
Original Music Composer
Dale O. Warren
Original Music Composer
Jack Poplin
Production Design
Roger Creed
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Klansman
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What is The Klansman about?
A small southern town has just been rocked by a tragedy: a young white woman has been raped by a black man. When young black man Garth witnesses the Ku Klux Klan's violent retaliation against his innocent friend, Garth declares a one-man war on the Klan and hunts them down one-by-one.
Who directed The Klansman?
The Klansman was directed by Terence Young.
Who stars in The Klansman?
The principal cast of The Klansman includes Richard Burton, Lee Marvin, Cameron Mitchell, Lola Falana, Linda Evans.
When was The Klansman released and how long is it?
The Klansman was released in 1974 with a total runtime of 1h 52m.
Who composed the musical score for The Klansman?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Klansman was composed by Stu Gardner, Dale O. Warren.
Is The Klansman based on a book or true story?
The Klansman is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "William Bradford Huie".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Klansman?
The Klansman holds official age classifications: AU: R 18+; DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).