The Black Klansman (1966): cast, story & where to watch
1966 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1966, The Black Klansman is a drama film directed by Ted V. Mikels, running about 88 minutes. “The most shattering film of our time!.. Filmed in complete secrecy in the deep south!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After his daughter is killed by the KKK, a black man seeks revenge by passing as white and becoming a Klansman.
Who’s in it. The Black Klansman stars Richard Gilden as Jerry Ellsworth, Rima Kutner as Andrea, Harry Lovejoy as William Talmadge Rook and Max Julien as Raymond Estes, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, The Black Klansman has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV, Midnight Pulp, Midnight Pulp Amazon Channel and Cineverse Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Black Klansman page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Black Klansman tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Black Klansman (1966)?
- In US, The Black Klansman is available to stream on YouTube TV, Midnight Pulp and Midnight Pulp Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Black Klansman worth watching?
- The Black Klansman holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Black Klansman?
- The Black Klansman stars Richard Gilden, Rima Kutner, Harry Lovejoy, Max Julien and Jakie Deslonde.
- When was The Black Klansman released?
- The Black Klansman was released in 1966, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.