The Murder of Fred Hampton(1971)
The Murder of Fred Hampton Synopsis
Fred Hampton was the leader of the Illinois Chapter of the Black Panther Party. This film depicts his brutal murder by the Chicago police and its subsequent investigation, but also documents his activities in organizing the Chapter, his public speeches, and the programs he founded for children during the last eighteen months of his life.
The Murder of Fred Hampton (1971) is a documentary film directed by Howard Alk, released on May 1, 1971 with a runtime of 1h 28m. It stars Fred Hampton, Edward Carmody, Rennie Davis and Edward Hanrahan. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 10 ratings.
- Director:
- Howard Alk
- Producers:
- Mike Gray
- Cinematographer:
- Mike Gray
- Production:
- The Film Group
- Status:
- Released
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The Murder of Fred Hampton Cast & Crew
Main cast
Fred Hampton
as Self (archive footage)
- Edward Carmody
Edward Carmody
as Self - State's Atty Police (archive footage)
- Rennie Davis
Rennie Davis
as Self (archive footage)
- Edward Hanrahan
Edward Hanrahan
as Self (Illinois State's Attorney) (archive footage) (as Edward V. Hanrahan)
- Don Matuson
Don Matuson
as Attorney in trial re-creation
- Skip Andrew
Skip Andrew
as Self - Attorney (archive footage)
- Deborah Johnson
Deborah Johnson
as Self (archive footage)
- Renault Robinson
Renault Robinson
as Self - Pres., Afro-American Police Assn. (archive footage)
- Ronald Satchel
Ronald Satchel
as Self (archive footage) (as 'Doc' Satchel)
- Tom Streeter
Tom Streeter
as Self - Maywood Councilman (archive footage)
- James Montgomery
James Montgomery
as Self - Attorney (archive footage)
- Lawrence Kennon
Lawrence Kennon
as Self - Cook County Bar Assn. (archive footage)
Key crew
Directed by Howard Alk, produced by Mike Gray.
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Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 10 ratings.
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The Murder of Fred Hampton – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Murder of Fred Hampton online?
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The Murder of Fred Hampton (1971) is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel and HBO Max. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Murder of Fred Hampton?
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The main cast of The Murder of Fred Hampton (1971) includes Fred Hampton, Edward Carmody, Rennie Davis, Edward Hanrahan and Don Matuson. The film was directed by Howard Alk. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Murder of Fred Hampton released?
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The Murder of Fred Hampton was released on May 1, 1971 and runs for 1h 28m.
Is The Murder of Fred Hampton worth watching?
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The Murder of Fred Hampton (1971) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 10 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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