A Union veteran turns vengeful bounty hunter in this gritty post-Civil War Western.
JOSHUA
They should have known better!
Upon his return from the Civil War, black soldier Joshua finds out that his mother has been murdered by white thugs. Fuelled by an unquenchable thirst for revenge, he becomes a bounty hunter in order to hunt and kill the gang.
Joshua is a 1976 American drama, thriller, and Western film directed by Larry G. Spangler about a black Union soldier who becomes a bounty hunter to avenge his mother's murder by a gang of white thugs.
Synopsis
Why Cult
A black Union soldier becomes a relentless bounty hunter, tracking his mother's killers across a hostile landscape.
Fred Williamson not only stars as Joshua, but also penned the screenplay, bringing grit and conviction to the role.
Set in the turbulent aftermath of the Civil War, the film grounds its action in a period rarely explored from this perspective.
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Questions from the Vault
What is Joshua about? +
Joshua follows a black Union soldier who, after returning from the Civil War, hunts down the gang responsible for his mother's murder.
When was Joshua released? +
Joshua was released in 1976.
Who directed Joshua? +
Joshua was directed by Larry G. Spangler.
How long is Joshua? +
Joshua has a runtime of 83 minutes.
What genre is Joshua? +
Joshua is a drama, thriller, and Western film.
Where can I watch Joshua? +
Joshua is available to stream on SassyFlix.
