The Klansman
“Welcome to scenic Atoka County. Pop. 10,000. Cross burnings. Rape. Murder. Arson. It's a great place to live...if THEY let you.”
5.7/ 10IMDb5.342
19741h 52mR
Overview
A small southern town has just been rocked by a tragedy: a young white woman has been raped by a black man. When young black man Garth witnesses the Ku Klux Klan's violent retaliation against his innocent friend, Garth declares a one-man war on the Klan and hunts them down one-by-one.
Top-billed cast
- CCharlie Briggs
- JJohn Pearce
- LLee Marvin
- RRoebuck 'Pops' Staples
- OO. J. Simpson
- YYvonne Staples
- RRichard Burton
- CCleotha Staples
- SSpence Wil-Dee
- LLola Falana
Crew
- Director
- Terence Young
- Writers
- Millard Kaufman, William Bradford Huie, Samuel Fuller
- Producers
- Howard Effron, William Alexander, Bill Shiffrin
- Production
- Atlanta Productions, Paramount Pictures
Frequently asked questions
What is The Klansman rated?
The Klansman has an audience rating of 5.7 out of 10 from 42 votes.
Who directed The Klansman?
The Klansman was directed by Terence Young.
When was The Klansman released?
The Klansman was released in 1974.
