The Legend of Nigger Charley
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| Directed by | Martin Goldman |
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| Story by | James Bellah |
| Produced by | Larry G. Spangler |
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| Cinematography | Peter Eco |
| Edited by | Howard Kuperman |
| Music by | John Bennings |
Production company | Spangler & Sons Pictures |
| Distributed by | Paramount Pictures |
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Running time | 98 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
The Legend of Nigger Charley (released as The Legend of Black Charley for television broadcast) is a 1972 blaxploitation Western film directed by Martin Goldman and starring Fred Williamson in the title role. The story of a trio of escaped slaves, it was released during the heyday of blaxploitation. Shot in Charles City, Virginia, Eve's Ranch, Santa Fe, New Mexico, Jamaica, and Arizona, it received backlash for its controversial title.
The film is rated PG in the United States. It was followed by a 1973 sequel, The Soul of Nigger Charley.