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Fred Williamson battles assassins on planes, trains, and highways in this relentless cross-country chase.

DEATH JOURNEY

Forty-eight hours. Three thousand miles. Killers at every stop.

1976 · 1h 18m · R · Action / Crime / Drama · IMDB TMDB

A hard-edged private investigator must escort a nervous government witness across the country while hired killers track every route out of Los Angeles.

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What is Death Journey about?

Death Journey is a 1976 American action, crime, and drama film directed by Fred Williamson about a private investigator who must escort a government witness from Los Angeles to New York while evading relentless killers.

Programmer's Pick

Fred Williamson's Jesse Crowder doesn't just dodge bullets—he does it with his shirt open and a cigar in his teeth. If you're in the mood for fast-and-loose blaxploitation with more vehicles than dialogue, this is your ticket.

— SassyFlix Programmer

Overview

Death Journey sets up a high-stakes escort mission across the United States, where Jesse Crowder, a tough private investigator, is tasked with delivering a vital accountant to New York within forty-eight hours. With every airport, highway, and train station crawling with assassins, Crowder must outsmart and overpower waves of attackers at every turn, switching modes of transportation as needed. The film leans into its blaxploitation roots, offering a gritty, no-nonsense protagonist and a non-stop parade of ambushes, car chases, and close calls. It's a lean, low-budget ride through grindhouse action and underworld intrigue, anchored by Fred Williamson's commanding presence.

Details & Specs

Director
Fred Williamson
Writer
Abel Jones
Release
1976
Runtime
1h 18m
Country
United States of America
Language
English
Genres
Action, Crime, Drama
Also Known As
Die Todesreise, Jornada de muerte

Why This Matters

This film showcases Fred Williamson's multifaceted involvement as director, writer (with Abel Joney), and star, exemplifying his hands-on approach to action cinema in the 1970s.
— SassyFlix Curator

Cast & Crew

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Director: Fred Williamson Writer: Abel Jones
Fred Williamson Fred Williamson Jesse Crowder Bernie Kuby Bernie Kuby Finley AM Art Maier District Att'y Virgil Riley Lou Bedford Lou Bedford Assistant D.A. Jonas HD Heidi Dobbs Agent SF Stephanie Faulkner Agent EK Ed Kovins Stern, the mouthpiece PM Patrick McCullough Jack Rosewald, gang leader Emil Farkas Emil Farkas Karate Instructor Sam Coppola Sam Coppola Detective Johnson GL Geoffrey Land Judge JB James B. Campbell Judge D'Urville Martin D'Urville Martin Gas Station Attendant Tony Brubaker Tony Brubaker Thug Charles Horvath Charles Horvath Thug

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Why Cult

Tough-Guy Charm

Fred Williamson embodies the hard-edged, unflappable private investigator, bringing style and muscle to every scene.

Blaxploitation Roots

Death Journey is steeped in blaxploitation cinema, delivering gritty action and a distinctly 1970s urban vibe.

Constant Ambushes

Assassins lurk at every airport, highway, and train station, ensuring the action rarely lets up.

Multi-Vehicle Mayhem

The journey careens between cars, trains, and planes—a veritable tour of grindhouse transportation.

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Threat File

Trigger

Attorneys hire Crowder to protect a witness

Threat

Hired assassins targeting the witness

Effect

Relentless attacks on Crowder and the witness during transit

Setting

Cross-country journey from Los Angeles to New York

Questions from the Vault

When was Death Journey released? +

Death Journey was released in 1976.

Who directed Death Journey? +

Death Journey was directed by Fred Williamson.

How long is Death Journey? +

Death Journey has a runtime of 78 minutes.

What genre is Death Journey? +

Death Journey is an action, crime, and drama film.

Where can I watch Death Journey? +

You can watch Death Journey on SassyFlix.

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