The Klansman
"Welcome to scenic Atoka County. Pop. 10,000. Cross burnings. Rape. Murder. Arson. It's a great place to live...if THEY let you."
Originally released in 1974. The Klansman is a crime/drama film. directed by Terence Young.
Starring Richard Burton, Lee Marvin, and Cameron Mitchell
Synopsis
A small southern town has just been rocked by a tragedy: a young white woman has been raped by a black man. When young black man Garth witnesses the Ku Klux Klan's violent retaliation against his innocent friend, Garth declares a one-man war on the Klan and hunts them down one-by-one.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 25, 1974
51 years ago
Runtime
1h 52m
112 minutes total
User Rating
5.6/10
Mixed (38 votes)
Budget
$5M
Production budget
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Richard Burton
as Breck Stancill
Lee Marvin
as Sheriff Track Bascomb
Cameron Mitchell
as Butt Cutt Cates
Lola Falana
as Loretta Sykes
Linda Evans
as Nancy Poteet
Luciana Paluzzi
as Trixie
O. J. Simpson
as Garth
David Huddleston
as Mayor Hardy Riddle
Jeannie Bell
as Mary Anne
Hoke Howell
as Bobby Poteet
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $5,000,000
Production Companies
- Atlanta Productions
- Paramount Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Klansman about?
A small southern town has just been rocked by a tragedy: a young white woman has been raped by a black man. When young black man Garth witnesses the Ku Klux Klan's violent retaliation against his i...
Who directed The Klansman?
The Klansman was directed by Terence Young.
How long is The Klansman?
The Klansman has a runtime of 1 hours and 52 minutes (112 minutes total).
When was The Klansman released?
The Klansman was released on October 25, 1974 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Klansman?
The main cast of The Klansman includes Richard Burton, Lee Marvin, Cameron Mitchell, Lola Falana, Linda Evans.