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Black Gunn (1972): cast, story & where to watch

1972 · Film · ★ 5.7

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Released in 1972, Black Gunn is an action, thriller and crime film directed by Robert Hartford-Davis, running about 97 minutes. “For every drop of black blood spilled...A white man pays.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. A successful and popular nightclub owner who believes financial independence is the path to equality and success, must act as a go-between for militant-minded brother and the white gang syndicate his brother has attacked and robbed. Their involvements lead to a breathless race course chase, the destruction of a dopepusher and a violent waterfront climax.

Who’s in it. Black Gunn stars Jim Brown as Gunn, Martin Landau as Capelli, Brenda Sykes as Judith and Luciana Paluzzi as Toni, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Black Gunn has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV and FlixFling and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Black Gunn page.

If you liked it. Fans of Black Gunn tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Black Gunn (1972)?
In US, Black Gunn is available to stream on fuboTV and FlixFling, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Black Gunn worth watching?
Black Gunn holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Black Gunn?
Black Gunn stars Jim Brown, Martin Landau, Brenda Sykes, Luciana Paluzzi and Vida Blue.