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The Legend of Nigger Charley (1972) | Criteria

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The Legend of Nigger Charley

English • 1972 • 1h 38m

This film is not currently available on the Criterion Channel

Director

Martin G. Goldman

Crime Drama Action Western

Synopsis

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

Included in
March 2021
Position 59
Included in
Black Westerns
Position 8

Credits

Crew

DirectorMartin G. Goldman

WriterMartin G. Goldman, Larry G. Spangler

CinematographerPeter Eco

ComposerJohn Bennings

EditorHoward Kuperman

Cast

Fred Williamsonas Nigger Charley

D'Urville Martinas Toby

Don Pedro Colleyas Joshua

Thomas Andersonas Shadow

as Sheriff Rhinehart

Alan Giffordas Hill Carter

Will Hussungas Dr. Saunders

Gertrude Jeannetteas Theo

Fred Lerneras Ollocot

Marcia McBroomas Leda

Bill Mooras Walker

Tricia O'Neilas Sarah Lyons

Joe Santosas Reverend

Keith Prenticeas Niles Fowler

Douglas Roweas Dewey Lyons

John P. Ryanas Houston

Tom Pembertonas Willie