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The Final Comedown is a 1972 American drama directed by Oscar Williams and starring Billy Dee Williams. The film centers on armed conflict between Black militants and the police, placing political activism, racial tension, and urban violence at the center of its crime-oriented story. It is commonly associated with the blaxploitation cycle of early-1970s American cinema.
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Who made The Final Comedown, and who stars in it?
Oscar Williams wrote, produced, and directed the 1972 drama. Billy Dee Williams stars as Johnny Johnson, with D'Urville Martin and Celia Kaye in supporting roles. [AFI Catalog](https://catalog.afi.com/Film/54504-THE-FINAL-COMEDOWN)
What political conflict drives The Final Comedown?
The film centers on armed conflict between a radical Black nationalist group and the police, with much of the backstory told through flashbacks. The unnamed group closely resembles the Black Panther Party. [Film reference](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Final_Comedown)
Was The Final Comedown released under another title?
Yes. A recut version was released in 1976 as Blast!, with additional footage directed by Allan Arkush, who was credited under the name Frank Arthur Wilson. [AFI Catalog](https://catalog.afi.com/Film/54504-THE-FINAL-COMEDOWN)
What was Roger Corman's connection to The Final Comedown?
Roger Corman contributed $15,000 toward the film's reported $26,500 budget, and New World Pictures handled distribution. The original film runs about 83 to 85 minutes and was rated R. [Film reference](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Final_Comedown)
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