The Black Six

The Black Six

Infobox_Film
name = The Black Six


imdb_id = 0071227
writer = George Theakos
starring = Gene Washington
Lem Barney
Mercury Morris
Joe Greene
Willie Lanier
Carl Eller
director = Matt Cimber
producer = George Theakos
Matt Cimber
Jefferson Richard
cinematography = Ernest Palmer
Joseph A. Valentine| editing = William Swenning | distributor = Cinemation Industries
released = March 13, 1974
runtime = 94 min
language = English
country = USA
budget =

"The Black Six" (1974) is a blaxploitation film released in 1974. The movie was written by George Theakos and directed by Matt Cimber.cite web|title=Internet Movie Database - The Black Six|url=http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0071227/|accessdate=2008-08-03] It starred several National Football League stars in the title roles.cite book|title=Against the Grain|author=Eugene "Mercury" Morris with Steve Fiffer|year=1988|page=67-69|isbn=0-07-043195-7] The plot had some similarities to "The Magnificent Seven" and "Easy Rider". It was one of the first all-black biker films.cite web|title=TV Guide Review The Black Six|url=http://movies.tvguide.com/black-six/109523|accessdate=2007-08-07]

Cast

The titular "Black Six" was played by six then-current National Football League stars:

* Gene Washington, a wide receiver with the San Francisco 49ers
* Joe Greene, a defensive tackle with the Pittsburgh Steelers
* Mercury Morris, a running back with the Miami Dolphins
* Lem Barney, a cornerback with the Detroit Lions
* Willie Lanier, a linebacker with the Kansas City Chiefs
* Carl Eller, a defensive end with the Minnesota Vikings

In addition, the cast includes Ben Davidson, who had recently retired from football, as a member of a motorcycle gang opposing the Black Six. Maury Wills, a recently retired Major League Baseball star, also has a role in the film.

Plot

The plot involves an African American veteran of the Vietnam War, played by Gene Washington, who returns home to find that his brother (played by Robert Howard) has been killed. The killing was done by a white motorcycle gang who objected to the fact that the Robert Howard character had been dating a white woman. The Gene Washington character and his motorcycle gang, also known as the Black Six, attempt to avenge the brother's death. The gang encounters a number of obstacles, including hostile motorcycle gangs (which included the Ben Davison character) and prejudiced policemen. The movie ends in an inconclusive gun battle with southern policemen. [cite web|title=Internet Movie Database - The Black Six Plot|url=http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0071227/plotsummary|accessdate=2008-08-03]

Production

Several of the football players were disappointed with elements in the original script, especially that the black motorcyclists would be killed in the end, despite the fact that they stood for truth, justice and the American way. As a result of their protests, an inconclusive ending was shot.

DVD

"The Black Six" was released on DVD on October 12, 2004.

References


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