Larry G. Spangler emerged as a notable director and writer in the 1970s, contributing significantly to the landscape of cult cinema. He directed The Last Rebel (1971), a film that blends Western themes with a gritty narrative, and A Knife for the Ladies (1974), which showcases his ability to intertwine suspense and exploitation. Additionally, he penned the scripts for The Legend of Nigger Charley (1972) and its sequel, The Soul of Nigger Charley (1973), reflecting his engagement with genre storytelling that resonates within the SassyFlix catalog.
The Soul of Nigger Charley
The Soul of Nigger Charley continues the story of escaped slave Charley (Fred Williamson) and fellow ex-slave Toby (D'Urville Martin). This time, the two friends help a group of ex-slaves earn freedom as they combat a ruthless ex-Civil War officer who wants to keep slavery alive by selling blacks to Southern plantation owners in Mexico.