Abar, the First Black Superman
“He asked for Equality, he witnessed injustice. He knew Wisdom ... he got Revenge!”
Synopsis
Upon moving into a bigoted neighborhood, the scientist father of a persecuted black family gives a superpower elixir to a tough bodyguard, who thus becomes a superpowered crimefighter.
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Abar: The First Black Superman - trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2010-05-17
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →J. Walter Smith
Dr. Kincade
Tobar Mayo
Abar
Roxie Young
Mrs. Kincade
Gladys Lum
Debbie
Tony Rumford
Tommie Kincade
Rupert Williams
Jim Kincade
Tina James
Susan Kincade
Art Jackson
Dudley
Allen Ogle
Peabody
Joe Alberti
Hunt
Dee Turguand
Mabel
Nelson Meeker
Mayor
William Carrol Jr.
Marco
James Dickson
Tough
Richard Corrigan
Councilman
Fred D. Scott
Voice on Computer
Chuck Cumminsky
Tough
Syd Marks
Councilman
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 1, 1977
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Frank Packard
- Screenplay & Story
- James Smalley
- Original Title
- Abar, the First Black Superman
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Production Studios
- Jos-To Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Frank Packard
James Smalley, J. Walter Smith
Ronald Víctor García
Jack Tucker
J.P. Joshua, James Smalley
Department Leadership Roster
Frank Packard
Director
J.P. Joshua
Producer
Jack Tucker
Editor
James Smalley
Screenplay
Ronald Víctor García
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Abar, the First Black Superman
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What is Abar, the First Black Superman about?
Upon moving into a bigoted neighborhood, the scientist father of a persecuted black family gives a superpower elixir to a tough bodyguard, who thus becomes a superpowered crimefighter.
Who directed Abar, the First Black Superman?
Abar, the First Black Superman was directed by Frank Packard.
Who stars in Abar, the First Black Superman?
The principal cast of Abar, the First Black Superman includes J. Walter Smith, Tobar Mayo, Roxie Young, Gladys Lum, Tony Rumford.
When was Abar, the First Black Superman released and how long is it?
Abar, the First Black Superman was released in 1977 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.