The Legend of Black Charley (1972)
Directed by Martin Goldman
Genres - Western, Culture & Society |
Sub-Genres - Blaxploitation, Hybrid Western |
Release Date - Mar 17, 1972 (USA - Unknown) |
Run Time - 98 min. |
Countries - United States |
MPAA Rating - PG
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Synopsis by Sandra Brennan
Set in the pre-Civil War South, this western adventure follows three escaped Virginia slaves on their journey into the West. The already arduous journey is made worse by the dogged bounty hunter who pursues them. Along the way the fugitive trio add others to their group, doing good wherever they go. A sequel The Soul of Nigger Charley followed this blaxploitation western.
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killing, law, murder, on-the-run, slavery, soul