Black Samson (1974): cast, story & where to watch
1974 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1974, Black Samson is an action and drama film directed by Charles Bail, running about 88 minutes. “One brother's war against the Man.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Noble nightclub owner Samson does his best to keep his neighborhood clean of crime and drugs. When vicious mobster Johnny Nappa tries to muscle in on Samson's territory, Samson takes a brave stand against Nappa and his flunkies.
Who’s in it. Black Samson stars Rockne Tarkington as Samson, William Smith as Johnny Nappa, Connie Strickland as Tina and Carol Speed as Leslie, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Black Samson has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Black Samson page.
If you liked it. Fans of Black Samson 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 Samson (1974)?
- In US, Black Samson is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Black Samson worth watching?
- Black Samson holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Black Samson?
- Black Samson stars Rockne Tarkington, William Smith, Connie Strickland, Carol Speed and Michael Payne.
- When was Black Samson released?
- Black Samson was released in 1974, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.