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6.2 / 10(20 votes)IMDb19721h 38m$1.9M Worldwide GrossUnited States of America

The Legend of Nigger Charley

Synopsis

A trio of runaway slaves evade authorities in the Old West.

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The Legend of Nigger Charley (1972) | TV Spot Trailer

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Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

March 16, 1972

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Financials & Box Office Performance

Released

Production Budget

Undisclosed

Filming & production cost

Worldwide Gross

$1.9M

Total global ticket sales

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Martin G. Goldman
Screenplay & Story
Martin G. Goldman, Larry G. Spangler
Original Score
John Bennings
Original Title
The Legend of Nigger Charley
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 38m
Worldwide Gross
$1.9M
Production Studios
Paramount Pictures, Taurus Film

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Martin G. Goldman

Screenplay & Story

Martin G. Goldman, Larry G. Spangler, James Bellah

Original Score & Music

John Bennings

Director of Photography

Peter Eco

Film Editing

Howard Kuperman

Department Leadership Roster

Martin G. Goldman

Director

Martin G. Goldman

Screenplay

Larry G. Spangler

Screenplay

Peter Eco

Director of Photography

John Bennings

Original Music Composer

Howard Kuperman

Editor

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

International Certification Matrix

Germany (FSK)16

FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Legend of Nigger Charley

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is The Legend of Nigger Charley about?

A trio of runaway slaves evade authorities in the Old West.

Who directed The Legend of Nigger Charley?

The Legend of Nigger Charley was directed by Martin G. Goldman.

Who stars in The Legend of Nigger Charley?

The principal cast of The Legend of Nigger Charley includes Fred Williamson, D'Urville Martin, Don Pedro Colley, Thomas Anderson, Jerry Gatlin.

When was The Legend of Nigger Charley released and how long is it?

The Legend of Nigger Charley was released in 1972 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.

How much did The Legend of Nigger Charley make at the box office?

The Legend of Nigger Charley grossed $1.9M in worldwide ticket sales.

Who composed the musical score for The Legend of Nigger Charley?

The original motion picture soundtrack for The Legend of Nigger Charley was composed by John Bennings.

What is the age rating and content advisory for The Legend of Nigger Charley?

The Legend of Nigger Charley holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.).