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Joshua is a 1976 American blaxploitation Western directed by Larry G. Spangler and starring Fred Williamson. Williamson plays Joshua, an ex-Union soldier who seeks revenge after his mother is killed. The film combines the conventions of the Western with crime and action elements and is intended for viewers interested in revenge narratives, African American genre cinema, and 1970s exploitation filmmaking.
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Who plays Joshua in the 1976 film?
Fred Williamson plays Joshua, an ex-Union soldier seeking revenge. The film was directed by Larry G. Spangler.
What is Joshua’s revenge story about?
Joshua returns to pursue the people responsible for killing his mother. The plot combines a Western revenge journey with crime and action elements.
Is Joshua a Western or a blaxploitation film?
It is both a Western and a 1970s blaxploitation film. Its frontier setting and revenge plot are shaped by the crime-focused style associated with blaxploitation cinema.
What other Fred Williamson films might Joshua fans recognize?
Viewers may also know Fred Williamson from other 1970s action and blaxploitation films, including Black Caesar. Joshua is a separate 1976 Western built around Williamson’s lead performance.
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