Death Journey
“Fred Williamson is Jesse Crowder ... One mean cat!”
Synopsis
Fearful that their star witness might be murdered, two attorneys hire a protector to bring him from Los Angeles to New York. Jesse Crowder (Fred Williamson) is a no-nonsense tough guy. He buddies up with the witness, an accountant, and they hit the road. Outwitting their foes means taking all manner of conveyance, including automobile, train, and airplane.
Top Cast
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Fred Williamson
Jesse Crowder
Bernie Kuby
Finley
Art Maier
District Att'y Virgil Riley
Lou Bedford
Assistant D.A. Jonas
Heidi Dobbs
Agent
Stephanie Faulkner
Agent
Ed Kovins
Stern, the mouthpiece
Patrick McCullough
Jack Rosewald, gang leader
Emil Farkas
Karate Instructor
Sam Coppola
Detective Johnson
Geoffrey Land
Judge
James B. Campbell
Judge
D'Urville Martin
Gas Station Attendant
Tony Brubaker
Thug
Charles Horvath
Thug
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 1, 1976
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Fred Williamson
- Screenplay & Story
- Abel Jones
- Original Score
- Anthony Shinault
- Original Title
- Death Journey
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 18m
- Production Studios
- Po' Boy Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Fred Williamson
Abel Jones
Anthony Shinault
Robert Caramico
Gene Ruggiero
Fred Williamson
Department Leadership Roster
Fred Williamson
Director
Fred Williamson
Producer
Anthony Shinault
Original Music Composer
Gene Ruggiero
Editor
Robert Caramico
Director of Photography
Abel Jones
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 Death Journey
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Death Journey about?
Fearful that their star witness might be murdered, two attorneys hire a protector to bring him from Los Angeles to New York. Jesse Crowder (Fred Williamson) is a no-nonsense tough guy. He buddies up with the witness, an accountant, and they hit the road. Outwitting their foes means taking all manner of conveyance, including automobile, train, and airplane.
Who directed Death Journey?
Death Journey was directed by Fred Williamson.
Who stars in Death Journey?
The principal cast of Death Journey includes Fred Williamson, Bernie Kuby, Art Maier, Lou Bedford, Heidi Dobbs.
When was Death Journey released and how long is it?
Death Journey was released in 1976 with a total runtime of 1h 18m.
Who composed the musical score for Death Journey?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Death Journey was composed by Anthony Shinault.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Death Journey?
Death Journey holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).