Black Fury (1935): cast, story & where to watch
1935 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1935, Black Fury is a drama, crime and romance film directed by Michael Curtiz, running about 94 minutes. “The savage of "Bordertown" dynamites his way into the heart of humanity!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A simple Pennsylvania coal miner is drawn into the violent conflict between union workers and management.
Who’s in it. Black Fury stars Paul Muni as Joe Radek, Karen Morley as Anna Novak, William Gargan as Slim Johnson, Company Policeman and Barton MacLane as McGee, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Black Fury has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 Black Fury page.
If you liked it. Fans of Black Fury tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Black Fury (1935)?
- In US, Black Fury is available to 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 Black Fury worth watching?
- Black Fury holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, crime and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Black Fury?
- Black Fury stars Paul Muni, Karen Morley, William Gargan, Barton MacLane and John Qualen.
- When was Black Fury released?
- Black Fury was released in 1935, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.