The Black Godfather (1974): cast, story & where to watch
1974 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1974, The Black Godfather is an action, thriller and crime film directed by John Evans, running about 90 minutes. “There's a new godfather in town...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The heroes in The Black Godfather are members of an African-American criminal organization. Like Brando in The Godfather, they're not averse to robbery and murder, but they do draw the line at narcotics. When the Mafia infiltrates the 'hood with dangerous drugs, the Black Godfather (Rod Perry) orders his minions to put an end to this perfidy.
Who’s in it. The Black Godfather stars Rod Perry as J. J., Damu King as Diablo, Don Chastain as Tony Burton and Diane Sommerfield as Yvonne, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, The Black Godfather has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and YouTube TV 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 The Black Godfather page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Black Godfather 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 The Black Godfather (1974)?
- In US, The Black Godfather is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and MGM+ Amazon Channel, 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 The Black Godfather worth watching?
- The Black Godfather holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Black Godfather?
- The Black Godfather stars Rod Perry, Damu King, Don Chastain, Diane Sommerfield and Jimmy Witherspoon.
- When was The Black Godfather released?
- The Black Godfather was released in 1974, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.