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Black Samson (1974) - Blaxploitation Film
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Black Samson (1974)

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Black Samson is a 1974 American blaxploitation action film directed by John Bud Cardos. Rockne Tarkington plays the title character, a club owner who confronts mobsters and uses a pet lion in the struggle. The film combines urban crime conflict with action elements and is notable for making the animal part of its central character's identity and method of resistance.

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Who plays Black Samson?

Rockne Tarkington plays the title character in Black Samson. The 1974 film was directed by John Bud Cardos.

What is Black Samson about?

Black Samson is a club owner who confronts mobsters threatening his world. The story mixes urban crime conflict with action and features his unusual pet lion.

Does Black Samson really have a lion in the story?

Yes. A pet lion is one of the film's distinctive elements and is connected to Black Samson's character. It helps separate the movie from more conventional urban crime films.

When was Black Samson released?

Black Samson is an American blaxploitation action film from 1974. John Bud Cardos directed it, with Rockne Tarkington in the lead role.

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