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A Vietnam vet and his biker brothers ride for vengeance against racist violence in 1970s America.

THE BLACK SIX

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1973 · 1h 34m · R · Action / Drama · IMDB TMDB

A black high school student is caught dating a white girl by the girl's brother. He and his biker gang beat the boy to death. The boy's brother, who is a member of a black biker gang, hears about it and comes to town to avenge his brother's death.

Quick Answer

What is The Black Six about?

The Black Six is a 1973 American action drama directed by Matt Cimber about a Vietnam War veteran and his biker gang seeking revenge after a white supremacist motorcycle gang murders his brother.

Programmer's Pick

Blaxploitation meets bikersploitation, with gridiron legends trading football fields for asphalt and chains. If you ever wondered what happens when righteous fury gets a set of wheels, The Black Six is your answer.

— SassyFlix Programmer

Overview

Bubba Daniels, a Vietnam War veteran, returns home to a devastating loss: his younger brother Eddie has been killed by a white supremacist biker gang led by Moose King. The motive? Eddie’s interracial relationship with Moose’s sister, Jenny. Determined to seek justice, Bubba assembles his own crew—the Black Six, an African American motorcycle gang. As they blaze across hostile territory, the Six face off against not just Moose’s violent crew but also encounter racist police officers and entrenched bigotry at every turn. The film sets up a collision course between two worlds, driven by loyalty, vengeance, and the search for dignity in a landscape scarred by racism and violence.

Details & Specs

Director
Matt Cimber
Writers
Mikel Angel, Matt Cimber
Release
1973
Runtime
1h 34m
Country
United States of America
Language
English
Genres
Action, Drama
Also Known As
The Black 6

Why This Matters

This early blaxploitation and outlaw biker film is notable for featuring several National Football League stars in leading roles and for being among the first all-black biker films.
— SassyFlix Curator

Why Cult

Blaxploitation Meets Biker Gangs

This film fuses two exploitation subgenres, pitting an all-Black motorcycle crew against white supremacist bikers.

NFL Legends On Screen

Multiple cast members—including Gene Washington, Carl Eller, Mercury Morris, Lem Barney, and Willie Lanier—were professional football players before riding with the Black Six.

Raw Social Tensions

The plot confronts racism, interracial relationships, and police hostility head-on, mirroring real American struggles of the era.

Psychotronic Energy

From bar fights to hay bales and pool halls, the film buzzes with the unpredictable, rough-edged charge of 1970s grindhouse.

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Questions from the Vault

When was The Black Six released? +

The Black Six was released in 1973.

Who directed The Black Six? +

The Black Six was directed by Matt Cimber.

How long is The Black Six? +

The Black Six has a runtime of 94 minutes.

What genre is The Black Six? +

The Black Six is an action-drama film.

How does the Black Six seek justice for Eddie's murder? +

Bubba Daniels and his motorcycle gang ride into hostile territory to confront the white supremacist bikers responsible for Eddie's death, facing violence and racism along their path.

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