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The Black Gestapo (1975): cast, story & where to watch

1975 · Film · ★ 4.1

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Released in 1975, The Black Gestapo is a crime film directed by Lee Frost, running about 88 minutes. “The New Master Race!” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. General Ahmed has started an inner-city People's Army to try and relieve the misery of the citizens of Watts. When the locals are put under increasing pressure by Mafia thugs, Ahmed's second-in-command Colonel Kojah asks for permission to start a protection squad to take more direct action. Ahmed fears this protection squad will just turn into a vigilante mob, and his prediction soon proves correct. Will Ahmed be able to wrest control back from the power-mad Kojah, or will he be the mob's next victim?

Who’s in it. The Black Gestapo stars Rod Perry as General Ahmed, Charles Robinson as Colonel Kojah, Phil Hoover as Vito and Edward Cross as Delmay (as Ed Cross), among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 4.1/10, The Black Gestapo has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV, Midnight Pulp Amazon Channel, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel and Artiflix and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Black Gestapo page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Black Gestapo tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, The Godfather Part II and The Dark Knight.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch The Black Gestapo (1975)?
In US, The Black Gestapo is available to stream on YouTube TV, Midnight Pulp Amazon Channel and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is The Black Gestapo worth watching?
The Black Gestapo holds an audience score of 4.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in The Black Gestapo?
The Black Gestapo stars Rod Perry, Charles Robinson, Phil Hoover, Edward Cross and Uschi Digard.
When was The Black Gestapo released?
The Black Gestapo was released in 1975, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.