The Black Panther (1977): cast, story & where to watch
1977 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1977, The Black Panther is a drama, crime and horror film directed by Ian Merrick, running about 102 minutes. “What you are about to see is TRUE...it actually happened!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A gung-ho ex-military man pursues a secret life of crime, culminating in the kidnapping of a teenage heiress.
Who’s in it. The Black Panther stars Donald Sumpter as Donald Neilson, Debbie Farrington as Lesley Whittle, Marjorie Yates as Neilson's Wife and Sylvia O'Donnell as Neilson's Daughter, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, The Black Panther has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Black Panther page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Black Panther tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Black Panther (1977)?
- In US, The Black Panther is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Black Panther worth watching?
- The Black Panther holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, crime and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Black Panther?
- The Black Panther stars Donald Sumpter, Debbie Farrington, Marjorie Yates, Sylvia O'Donnell and Andrew Burt.
- When was The Black Panther released?
- The Black Panther was released in 1977, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.