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The Black Godfather

1974·Movie
1h 30min·R
35
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb4.4Rotten Tomatoes–15%
IMDb4.4Rotten Tomatoes–15%

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No humor.

Energy

Violent

  • Violence7
  • Adrenaline6
  • Fast Pace6

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Nostalgia6
  • Catharsis5
  • Hopefulness4

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor3
  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Physical Comedy2

World

Crime and society

  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • World Immersion5
  • Rewatchability4

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Narrative Structure5
  • Intrigue5
  • Direction4

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Music Centrality7
  • Music Composition6
  • Visual Stylization5

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightParty VibePublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchBackground WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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About

There's a new godfather in town...

The heroes in The Black Godfather are members of an African-American criminal organization. Like Brando in The Godfather, they're not averse to robbery and murder, but they do draw the line at narcotics. When the Mafia infiltrates the 'hood with dangerous drugs, the Black Godfather (Rod Perry) orders his minions to put an end to this perfidy.
70s BlaxploitationCrime DramaMafia RivalryUrban JusticeB-Movie Cult ClassicGritty ActionAnti-HeroFunk Soundtrack

Crew

Directed by:
John Evans
Written by:
John Evans
Produced by:
John Evans, Jerry Gross

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about The Black Godfather

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Where can I stream The Black Godfather legally?

PrimefuboTVMGM+PhiloKanopyFlixHousePluto TVNight Flight+

The Black Godfather is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Philo, and MGM+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, FlixHouse, and Pluto TV. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Black Godfather worth watching?

35
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 36/100 (IMDb 4.4). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Black Godfather rated?

RViolenceStrong languageDrug use

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence, strong language, and drug use.

How long is The Black Godfather?

1 h 30 min

The Black Godfather runs 1 h 30 min.

What language is The Black Godfather in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Black Godfather?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Black Godfather in 139 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Black Godfather use?

The Aggressive Drug DealerBig BadDirty CopEven Evil Has StandardsGreater-Scope VillainI Did What I Had to DoThe MentorThe MockbusterScrew the Rules, I Have Connections!Villain ProtagonistRoaring Rampage of Rescue

TV Tropes lists 11 storytelling tropes for The Black Godfather, including The Aggressive Drug Dealer, Big Bad, Dirty Cop.