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Black Samson

Play trailer Poster for Black Samson R,  1974,  1h 27m,  Action Play Trailer Watchlist
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A nightclub owner (Rockne Tarkington) with a pet lion rids his neighborhood of a white mobster (William Smith).

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Matt Brunson Film Frenzy Oct 26, 2025
2.5/4
A blaxploitation romp that adds an eccentric vibe to the usual “black neighborhood vs. the Mafia” formula. Go to Full Review
Emanuel Levy EmanuelLevy.Com Sep 6, 2005
2/5
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Cast & Crew

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Chuck Bail

Director

Rockne Tarkington

Samson

William Smith

Johnny Nappa

Connie Strickland

Tina

Carol Speed

Leslie

Michael Payne

Arthur

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Black Samson

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Movie Info

Synopsis A nightclub owner (Rockne Tarkington) with a pet lion rids his neighborhood of a white mobster (William Smith).
Director
Chuck Bail
Producer
Daniel Cady
Screenwriter
Warren Hamilton Jr.
Production Co
Omni Pictures
Rating
R
Genre
Action
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Aug 14, 1974, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Dec 19, 2017
Runtime
1h 27m
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