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Fred Williamson takes his stogie and swagger cross-country in this bullet-riddled blaxploitation ride.

DEATH JOURNEY

Fred Williamson is Jesse Crowder ... One mean cat!

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

Fearful that their star witness might be murdered, two attorneys hire a protector to bring him from Los Angeles to New York. Jesse Crowder (Fred Williamson) is a no-nonsense tough guy. He buddies up with the witness, an accountant, and they hit the road. Outwitting their foes means taking all manner of conveyance, including automobile, train, and airplane.

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If you like your escorts with gunfights, knife fights, and a healthy disregard for buttoned shirts, Crowder's your man.

Programmer's Pick

Fred Williamson is in full command as Jesse Crowder, a hard-boiled protector who turns a simple cross-country escort into a gauntlet of gunfire, knives, and attitude. Blaxploitation grit meets travelogue chaos, and Williamson never loses his cool—or his unbuttoned shirt.

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Quick Answer
What is Death Journey about?

Death Journey is a 1976 American action, crime, and drama film directed by Fred Williamson about a tough protector escorting a star witness from Los Angeles to New York while facing relentless attacks.

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

Synopsis

Fearful that their star witness might be murdered, two attorneys hire a protector to bring him from Los Angeles to New York. Jesse Crowder (Fred Williamson) is a no-nonsense tough guy. He buddies up with the witness, an accountant, and they hit the road. Outwitting their foes means taking all manner of conveyance, including automobile, train, and airplane. At every turn, Crowder and the witness face a variety of attacks, including gunfire and knife-wielding villains. At ease with the ladies, Crowder manages the entire journey with shirt unbuttoned and stogie clenched firmly in his teeth.

Why Cult

Blaxploitation Tough Guy

Fred Williamson headlines as Jesse Crowder, bringing signature bravado and style to the genre.

Cross-Country Gauntlet

The journey from Los Angeles to New York is packed with ambushes, switching from car to train to plane as danger closes in.

Fashion and Attitude

Williamson manages the entire ordeal with his shirt unbuttoned and cigar firmly planted, redefining action-hero cool.

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Questions from the Vault

What is Death Journey about? +

Death Journey follows Jesse Crowder as he escorts a star witness across the country, fighting off attackers by car, train, and plane.

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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