The Black Bounty Killer
(1975)
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The Black Bounty Killer
(1975)
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| Fred Williamson | ... | ||
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D'Urville Martin | ... |
Amos
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| William Smith | ... |
Jed Clayton
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| R.G. Armstrong | ... |
Mayor Griffin
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| Don 'Red' Barry | ... |
(as Don Red Barry)
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| Barbara Leigh | ... |
Miss Pruitt
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Carmen Hayward | ... |
Clara Mae
(as Carmen Hayworth)
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Carmen Zapata | ... |
Margarita
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Bruce Gordon | ... |
Storekeeper
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| Ben Zeller | ... |
Blacksmith
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Sonny Robbins | ... |
Bad Foot
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Don Hayes | ... |
Park
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Jonathan Bahnks | ... |
Drunk
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Sonny Cooper | ... |
Wash Lady
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Phil Mead | ... |
Mayor's Man
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Two black bounty hunters ride into a small town out West in pursuit of an outlaw. They discover that the town has no sheriff, and soon take over that position, much against the will of the mostly white townsfolk. They raise hell, chase women, and milk the locals for cash, while waiting for the opportunity to get their man. Written by Infofreak
Two black cowboys ride majestically across the American plain. The music is a kind of funk-Morricone, with a singer enthusiastically explaining that "They call him Boss. BOSS N*GGER!" A black woman is being assaulted by a group of white cowboys, our black heroes intervene and save this damsel in distress.
A blaxploitation Western was bound to happen eventually, and its a good thing Fred Williamson got there first. What Boss N*gger lacks in technical proficiency and skill it makes up for in heart and soul. The music is funktacular, especially the catchy theme tune, and the acting from our heroes is wonderful. Boss N*gger also boasts some very funny lines, such as Boss kissing a white woman, before going, "that's just to satisfy your curiosity."
It's slow at parts, but the idea of two black bounty hunters coming to a white town and setting their own rules is appealing, and the film pulls it off. There are also some great shootouts, especially the finale, which is really quite exhilarating, and features a remarkable, almost downbeat ending. This film is by no means a masterpiece, but it is one of the best blaxploitation films I've seen, and an admirable effort on a small budget.