Bucktown
"WHATEVER YOU WANT THEY'VE GOT... And Bucktown is where you'll find it!"
Originally released in 1975. Bucktown is a action/crime film. directed by Arthur Marks.
Starring Fred Williamson, Pam Grier, and Thalmus Rasulala
Synopsis
Duke Johnson visits a small Southern town, intent on burying his brother. After the funeral, he learns that he must stay for 60 days, for the estate to be processed. A few locals convince Duke to reopen his late brother's nightclub, and soon the local redneck policemen are intimidating Duke with threats of violence. Duke refuses to pay the bribes they demand, so then he and his lady friend Aretha are threatened and attacked by the crooked cops. Rather than take them on himself, Duke calls on his old pal Roy. Roy brings a few buddies to Bucktown, and they bring justice to the small town. With the redneck cops out of the way, Duke lets his guard down. Then the situation gets out of hand again. Finally, Duke must settle the score himself.
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 2, 1975
50 years ago
Runtime
1h 34m
94 minutes total
User Rating
5.6/10
Mixed (30 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Plitt Theaters
- American International Pictures
- Essaness Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bucktown about?
Duke Johnson visits a small Southern town, intent on burying his brother. After the funeral, he learns that he must stay for 60 days, for the estate to be processed. A few locals convince Duke to r...
Who directed Bucktown?
Bucktown was directed by Arthur Marks.
How long is Bucktown?
Bucktown has a runtime of 1 hours and 34 minutes (94 minutes total).
When was Bucktown released?
Bucktown was released on July 2, 1975 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Bucktown?
The main cast of Bucktown includes Fred Williamson, Pam Grier, Thalmus Rasulala, Tony King, Bernie Hamilton.