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The Legend of Nigger Charley is a 1972 blaxploitation western film directed by Martin Goldman. The story of a trio of escaped slaves, it was released during the heyday of blaxploitation films. It was filmed in Charles City, Virginia and Eve's Ranch, Santa Fe, New Mexico. Other film locations included Jamaica and Arizona. The movie covers themes of racism, romance, and self-determination. The movie received backlash for its controversial title.
The film stars Fred Williamson as Nigger Charley. The film is rated PG in the United States. It was followed by two sequels, The Soul of Nigger Charley and Boss Nigger. The film was renamed The Legend of Black Charley for broadcast television.
Original Release
03/16/1972
US Release
03/16/1972
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Fred Williamson | Nigger Charley |
| D'Urville Martin | Toby |
| Don Pedro Colley | Joshua |
| Thomas Anderson | Shadow |
| Jerry Gatlin | Sheriff Rhinehart |
| Alan Gifford | Hill Carter |
| Will Hussung | Dr. Saunders |
| Gertrude Jeannette | Theo |
| Fred Lerner | Ollocot / Ollokot |
| Marcia McBroom | Leda |
Directors
Martin Goldman, Martin G. Goldman
Writers
James Bellah, Martin Goldman, Larry G. Spangler
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Fred Williamson | Nigger Charley |
| D'Urville Martin | Toby |
| Don Pedro Colley | Joshua |
| Thomas Anderson | Shadow |
| Jerry Gatlin | Sheriff Rhinehart |
| Alan Gifford | Hill Carter |
| Will Hussung | Dr. Saunders |
| Gertrude Jeannette | Theo |
| Fred Lerner | Ollocot / Ollokot |
| Marcia McBroom | Leda |
| Bill Moor | Walker |
| Tricia O'Neil | Sarah Lyons |
| Tom Pemberton | Willie |
| Keith Prentice | Niles Fowler |
| Douglas Rowe | Dewey Lyons |
| John P. Ryan | Houston |
| Joe Santos | Reverend |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Steve Bono | Producer |
| Sally Safir | Producer |
| Larry G. Spangler | Producer |
Editors
