The Black Godfather

The Black Godfather

There's a new godfather in town...

R 1974 · 90 min · ★ 4.8 · Action, Crime, Thriller

The heroes in The Black Godfather are members of an African-American criminal organization. Like Brando in The Godfather, they're not averse to robbery and murder, but they do draw the line at narcotics. When the Mafia infiltrates the 'hood with dangerous drugs, the Black Godfather (Rod Perry) orders his minions to put an end to this perfidy.

Directed by John Evans · Written by John Evans

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Cast

Rod Perry J. J.
Damu King Diablo
Don Chastain Tony Burton
Diane Sommerfield Yvonne
Jimmy Witherspoon Nate
Duncan McLeod Lt. Joe Sterling
Tony Burton Sonny Spyder Brown
Anny Green Honey
John Alderman Cockroach
Betsee Finlee Junkie (as Betsy Finley)
Ken Bell
Cinque Attucks Winston

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