Black Samson(1974)
Every brother's friend. Every mother's enemy.
Black Samson Synopsis
Noble nightclub owner Samson does his best to keep his neighborhood clean of crime and drugs. When vicious mobster Johnny Nappa tries to muscle in on Samson's territory, Samson takes a brave stand against Nappa and his flunkies.
Black Samson (1974) is a action and drama film directed by Charles Bail, released on August 14, 1974 with a runtime of 1h 28m. It stars Rockne Tarkington, William Smith, Connie Strickland and Carol Speed. Viewers rate it 5.0 out of 10 across 12 ratings.
- Director:
- Charles Bail
- Writers:
- Warren Hamilton Jr., Daniel Cady
- Producers:
- Daniel Cady
- Cinematographer:
- Henning Schellerup
- Composer:
- Allen Toussaint
- Production:
- Omni Pictures, Warner Bros. Pictures
- Status:
- Released
Black Samson (1974) Trailer
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Black Samson Cast & Crew
Main cast
Rockne Tarkington
as Samson
William Smith
as Johnny Nappa
Connie Strickland
as Tina
Carol Speed
as Leslie
- Michael Payne
Michael Payne
as Arthur
- Joe Tornatore
Joe Tornatore
as Harry
Titos Vandis
as Joseph Nappa
Napoleon Whiting
as Old Henry
John Alderman
as Michael Briggs
- Fred Scheiwiller
Fred Scheiwiller
as Charlie Frisco
- Ernest Robinson
Ernest Robinson
as Ragamuffin
- Nick Dimitri
Nick Dimitri
as Milo
Key crew
Directed by Charles Bail, written by Warren Hamilton Jr. and Daniel Cady, produced by Daniel Cady.
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Black Samson Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.0/10 from 12 ratings.
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Black Samson – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Black Samson online?
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Black Samson (1974) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Black Samson?
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The main cast of Black Samson (1974) includes Rockne Tarkington, William Smith, Connie Strickland, Carol Speed and Michael Payne. The film was directed by Charles Bail. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Black Samson released?
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Black Samson was released on August 14, 1974 and runs for 1h 28m.
Is Black Samson worth watching?
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Black Samson (1974) holds an average rating of 5.0 out of 10 from 12 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy action and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Black Samson?
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Yes. The official Black Samson trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.