The Black Godfather
“There's a new godfather in town...”
Synopsis
The heroes in The Black Godfather are members of an African-American criminal organization. Like Brando in The Godfather, they're not averse to robbery and murder, but they do draw the line at narcotics. When the Mafia infiltrates the 'hood with dangerous drugs, the Black Godfather (Rod Perry) orders his minions to put an end to this perfidy.
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The Black Godfather (1974) Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2017-02-11
Top Cast
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Rod Perry
J. J.
Damu King
Diablo
Don Chastain
Tony Burton
Diane Sommerfield
Yvonne
Jimmy Witherspoon
Nate
Duncan McLeod
Lt. Joe Sterling
Tony Burton
Sonny Spyder Brown
Anny Green
Honey
John Alderman
Cockroach
Betsee Finlee
Junkie (as Betsy Finley)
Ken Bell
Cinque Attucks
Winston
Tom Scott
Newscaster
Ricardo Brown
Danny
Kathryn Jackson
Mrs. Brown
William Stevens
Randy Williams
Niah
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 3, 1974
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Evans
- Screenplay & Story
- John Evans
- Original Title
- The Black Godfather
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Cougnar Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Evans
John Evans
Jack Steely
Jerry Gross, John Evans
Department Leadership Roster
John Evans
Director
Jack Steely
Director of Photography
John Evans
Producer
Erik L. Nelson
Production Design
John Evans
Writer
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 The Black Godfather
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What is The Black Godfather about?
The heroes in The Black Godfather are members of an African-American criminal organization. Like Brando in The Godfather, they're not averse to robbery and murder, but they do draw the line at narcotics. When the Mafia infiltrates the 'hood with dangerous drugs, the Black Godfather (Rod Perry) orders his minions to put an end to this perfidy.
Who directed The Black Godfather?
The Black Godfather was directed by John Evans.
Who stars in The Black Godfather?
The principal cast of The Black Godfather includes Rod Perry, Damu King, Don Chastain, Diane Sommerfield, Jimmy Witherspoon.
When was The Black Godfather released and how long is it?
The Black Godfather was released in 1974 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Black Godfather?
The Black Godfather holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).