Joshua
“They should have known better!”
Synopsis
A black soldier returns from fighting for the Union in the Civil War only to find out that his mother has been murdered by a gang of white thugs. He becomes a bounty hunter, determined to track down and kill the men who killed his mother.
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Blaxploitation Clip: Joshua (1976, starring Fred Williamson)
Type: Clip • Published 2017-04-06
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Release History & Theatrical Window
December 1, 1976
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Larry G. Spangler
- Screenplay & Story
- Fred Williamson
- Original Score
- Mike Irwin
- Original Title
- Joshua
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 23m
- Production Studios
- Po' Boy Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Larry G. Spangler
Fred Williamson
Mike Irwin
James E. Nownes
Lee B. Winkler, Larry G. Spangler
Department Leadership Roster
Lee B. Winkler
Producer
James E. Nownes
Editor
Larry G. Spangler
Producer
Mike Irwin
Original Music Composer
Larry G. Spangler
Director
Tom Morga
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Joshua
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Joshua about?
A black soldier returns from fighting for the Union in the Civil War only to find out that his mother has been murdered by a gang of white thugs. He becomes a bounty hunter, determined to track down and kill the men who killed his mother.
Who directed Joshua?
Joshua was directed by Larry G. Spangler.
Who stars in Joshua?
The principal cast of Joshua includes Fred Williamson, Cal Bartlett, Brenda Venus, Isela Vega, Bud Stout.
When was Joshua released and how long is it?
Joshua was released in 1976 with a total runtime of 1h 23m.
Who composed the musical score for Joshua?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Joshua was composed by Mike Irwin.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Joshua?
Joshua holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).