Boss Nigger (1975): cast, story & where to watch
1975 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1975, Boss Nigger is an action, crime and western film directed by Jack Arnold, running about 93 minutes. “White Man's Town... Black Man's Law!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Two black bounty hunters ride into a small town out West in pursuit of an outlaw. They discover that the town has no sheriff, and soon take over that position, much against the will of the mostly white townsfolk.
Who’s in it. Boss Nigger stars Fred Williamson as Boss Nigger, D'Urville Martin as Amos, R. G. Armstrong as Mayor Griffin and Barbara Leigh as Miss Pruitt, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Boss Nigger has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Night Flight Plus and Midnight Pulp Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Boss Nigger page.
If you liked it. Fans of Boss Nigger 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 Boss Nigger (1975)?
- In US, Boss Nigger is available to stream on Night Flight Plus and Midnight Pulp Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Boss Nigger worth watching?
- Boss Nigger holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, crime and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Boss Nigger?
- Boss Nigger stars Fred Williamson, D'Urville Martin, R. G. Armstrong, Barbara Leigh and William Smith.