Nightclub owner Samson and his lion Hoodoo take on mob muscle in the urban jungle.
BLACK SAMSON
One brother's war against the Man.
Noble nightclub owner Samson does his best to keep his neighborhood clean of crime and drugs. When vicious mobster Johnny Nappa tries to muscle in on Samson's territory, Samson takes a brave stand against Nappa and his flunkies.
Quick Answer
Black Samson is a 1974 American action drama film directed by Charles Bail about a noble nightclub owner who uses his quarterstaff and pet lion to protect his neighborhood from a violent mobster.
Programmer's Pick
Only in 1974 could you get a nightclub owner who polices the block with a lion and a bo staff. Rockne Tarkington brings gravitas and muscle, while Hoodoo the lion provides the kind of backup you just don’t find in most bar fights.
— SassyFlix Programmer
Overview
Why This Matters
This film marks the directorial debut of Charles Bail, a renowned stunt coordinator, and was released by major studio Warner Bros. during the blaxploitation era.
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Why Cult
Samson enlists his pet African lion, Hoodoo, to keep order and intimidate the criminal element.
Quarterstaff and bo staff fights give the action an old-school twist, setting Samson apart from other cinematic vigilantes.
The film's blend of urban grit, stylish afros, and nightclub drama marks it as a classic of the blaxploitation era.
At the heart of the story is a turf war between a determined community protector and an encroaching mobster.
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Questions from the Vault
When was Black Samson released? +
Black Samson was released in 1974.
Who directed Black Samson? +
Black Samson was directed by Charles Bail.
How long is Black Samson? +
Black Samson has a runtime of 88 minutes.
What genre is Black Samson? +
Black Samson is an action drama film.
Where can I watch Black Samson? +
You can watch Black Samson on SassyFlix.
How does Samson enforce order in his neighborhood? +
Samson enforces order with the aid of his quarterstaff and his pet African lion, Hoodoo, using both as deterrents against crime and intimidation.
