Abar, the First Black Superman (1977): cast, story & where to watch
1977 · Film · ★ 4.4
Released in 1977, Abar, the First Black Superman is an action film directed by Frank Packard, running about 102 minutes. “He asked for Equality, he witnessed injustice. He knew Wisdom ... he got Revenge!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Upon moving into a bigoted neighborhood, the scientist father of a persecuted black family gives a superpower elixir to a tough bodyguard, who thus becomes a superpowered crimefighter.
Who’s in it. Abar, the First Black Superman stars Tobar Mayo as Abar, J. Walter Smith as Dr. Kincade, Roxie Young as Mrs. Kincade and Gladys Lum as Debbie, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.4/10, Abar, the First Black Superman has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo and Night Flight Plus and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Abar, the First Black Superman page.
If you liked it. Fans of Abar, the First Black Superman 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 Abar, the First Black Superman (1977)?
- In US, Abar, the First Black Superman is available to stream on Philo and Night Flight Plus, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Abar, the First Black Superman worth watching?
- Abar, the First Black Superman holds an audience score of 4.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Abar, the First Black Superman?
- Abar, the First Black Superman stars Tobar Mayo, J. Walter Smith, Roxie Young, Gladys Lum and Tony Rumford.
- When was Abar, the First Black Superman released?
- Abar, the First Black Superman was released in 1977, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.