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Boss Nigger 1975

“White Man's Town... Black Man's Law!”

★ 6.7/10 PG WesternComedy Released
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What is Boss Nigger?

Boss Nigger is a 1975 blaxploitation Western film also known as Boss and The Black Bounty Killer. Directed by Jack Arnold and starring former football player Fred Williamson, who also wrote and co-produced the project, the film follows two black bounty hunters who ride into a small western town in pursuit of an outlaw and take over the position of sheriff against the will of the mostly white townsfolk.

Type
Film
Year
1975
Status
Released
Runtime
93 minutes
Release date
Aug 17, 1975
Studios
Dimension Pictures, Eaves Movie Ranch, Taurus Film
Genres
Western, Comedy
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Streaming Intelligence

Binge-Worthiness & Content Radar

81 /100 Solid Watch
⚡ Pacing & Momentum7.7/10
🧠 Narrative Depth7.5/10
🔄 Rewatch Potential8.9/10
🎬 Production Scale8.2/10
🎯 Feature Film #Western #Comedy

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Boss Nigger is a 1975 blaxploitation Western film also known as Boss and The Black Bounty Killer. Directed by Jack Arnold and starring former football player Fred Williamson, who also wrote and co-produced the project, the film follows two black bounty hunters who ride into a small western town in pursuit of an outlaw and take over the position of sheriff against the will of the mostly white townsfolk.

The film functions as both a western and a comedy, and is partially a parody of blaxploitation films. It features a runtime of 1 hour and 33 minutes and provides a unique entry into the 1975 cinematic landscape through its distinct combination of genres and creative team.

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Should you watch it?

“Two black bounty hunters become the law in a small western town.”

Reasons to watch
  • It stars former football player Fred Williamson, who also wrote and co-produced the film.
  • It is directed by Jack Arnold.
  • It offers a blend of western and comedy elements as a partial parody of blaxploitation films.
Keep in mind
  • Some viewers may find the partial parody and genre elements unappealing.

Watch it if you want to see a 1975 western and comedy starring Fred Williamson as a black bounty hunter.

The film runs for 1 hour and 33 minutes and combines western and comedy elements with a partial parody style.

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Where to stream Boss Nigger?

Streaming availability can be checked on platforms that list the 1975 film.

Whether it is worth watching?

It is worth watching for fans of 1975 westerns, comedies, and blaxploitation films starring Fred Williamson.

What is the binge duration?

The film has a runtime of 1 hour and 33 minutes.

What are the essential episodes?

This is a feature-length film released in 1975 rather than a television series with episodes.

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