The Klansman 1974
“Welcome to scenic Atoka County. Pop. 10,000. Cross burnings. Rape. Murder. Arson. It's a great place to live...if THEY let you.”
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 112 minutes
- Director
- Terence Young
- Networks
- Atlanta Productions, Paramount Pictures
- Where to Stream
- Amazon Prime Video, MGM+ Amazon Channel, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel
What is The Klansman?
Task: Write a factual, original 150-190 word overview of the film "The Klansman" (1974). Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1974
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 112 minutes
- Release date
- Oct 25, 1974
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United States of America
- Studios
- Atlanta Productions, Paramount Pictures
- Budget
- $5,000,000
- Genres
- Crime, Drama, Thriller
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 5.6/10 from 44 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~112 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Networks
- Atlanta Productions, Paramount Pictures
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Task: Write a factual, original 150-190 word overview of the film "The Klansman" (1974).
Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
Constraints:
ONLY verifiable facts from provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
No invented/guessed details (titles, names, dates, counts, awards, ratings, etc.).
Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose.
Plain text only (no markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points).
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Word count: 150-190 words.
Title: The Klansman (also known as Burning Cross).
Release Date: 11/13/1974 (US).
Genre: Crime, Drama, and Thriller.
Runtime: 1h 52m.
Origin: American drama film.
Based on: 1967 novel of the same name by William Bradford Huie.
Director: Terence Young.
Cast: Lee Marvin, Richard Burton, Cameron Mitchell, Lola Falana, Luciana Paluzzi, David Huddleston, Linda Evans, and O. J. Simpson.
Plot: A small southern town is rocked by the tragedy of a young white woman being raped by a black man. Garth, a young black man, witnesses the Ku Klux Klan's violent retaliation against his innocent friend. Garth then declares a one-man war on the Klan and hunts them down one-by-one.
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“A gripping exploration of crime and drama that commands attention through bold storytelling and immersive performances.”
- Masterfully balances sharp character dynamics with escalating narrative tension.
- High production value and confident direction keep each chapter visually arresting.
- Rich thematic depth offers plenty of reward for attentive viewers.
- Deliberate pacing requires patient investment before the overarching mystery unravels.
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Is The Klansman worth watching?
The Klansman holds a community rating of 5.6/10 based on 44 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Crime, Drama for fans of the genre.
How long is the movie The Klansman and when was it released?
The Klansman is a feature film with a runtime of 112 minutes. It was released in 1974. Release status: Released.
Who directed The Klansman?
The Klansman was directed by Terence Young.
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