The Black Godfather

Infobox Film
name = The Black Godfather


caption = Theatrical release poster
director = John Evans
producer = Jerry Gross
writer = John Evans
starring = Rod Perry
Don Chastain
Jimmy Witherspoon
Duncan McLeod
music = Phil Moore
Martin Yarbrough
cinematography = Jack Steely
editing = James Christopher
distributor = Cinemation Industries
released = September 3, 1974
runtime = 90 min.
country = United States
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language = English
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imdb_id = 0071225

"The Black Godfather" is a blaxploitation film released in 1974. It was written and directed by John Evans, and stars Rod Perry, Don Chastain, and Jimmy Witherspoon.

Plot

J.J. (Rod Perry), a rising star in the black crime scene, is in the process of consolidating his power over the neighborhood. One of the only remaining obstacles is the white heroin cartel that is understandably reluctant to abandon such a lucrative market. Tensions rise, and an explosive confrontation is the result.

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